View Full Version : Hedges Park (D17, 99 Years Leasehold, Tripartite Developers Pte Ltd)
Think the hedges park owner is in need of money
Loyang area to me is mostly for own stay . If for profit wise will have , but is just have to wait for some time .
Errr...u all do realise that the unit sold at 916 psf is a 2 bedder ground floor pes unit?
From Squarefoot research:
Unit 83 FLORA DRIVE #01-XX
Size 915 Sq ft
Sold at 916 Psf in May 2014
Bought at 831 Psf in May 2011
Profit $78,000
Not good profit, but profit nonetheless. In any case ground floor pes units are usually the worst if looking for capital gains. It's a niche market with huge outdoor spaces, and not good for investment.
count bsd and ssd, just break even
count bsd and ssd, just break even
SSD 4% = $33520
BSD = approx $16000
Total = $49520
Profit = $78000-$49520 = approx $28000
Minus lawyer fees and minimal interest costs from the limited progressive payments till now, still have at least $20K real profit.
Better than nothing.
But as I said, not good profit. Prob have to sell due to personal reasons. Don't think anyone buys pes units for capital gains.
SSD 4% = $33520
BSD = approx $16000
Total = $49520
Profit = $78000-$49520 = approx $28000
Minus lawyer fees and minimal interest costs from the limited progressive payments till now, still have at least $20K real profit.
Better than nothing.
But as I said, not good profit. Prob have to sell due to personal reasons. Don't think anyone buys pes units for capital gains.
don't forget seller agent fee, the overall profit can ignore
hold 3 years for nothing, the owner must be die die need money
don't forget seller agent fee, the overall profit can ignore
hold 3 years for nothing, the owner must be die die need money
yes indeed. standard agent fee of 1% will bring profit down to 10+ k. quite sad price, but if the seller's mentality is so long there's no loss, any gain is a bonus, then still ok.
hope this is a one-off. if a trend is established, it will impact the subsequent sale prices of Hedges, PO, PI and Inflora as well. but it looks like property prices are facing a turning pt on a macro level, so i don't know...
yes indeed. standard agent fee of 1% will bring profit down to 10+ k. quite sad price, but if the seller's mentality is so long there's no loss, any gain is a bonus, then still ok.
hope this is a one-off. if a trend is established, it will impact the subsequent sale prices of Hedges, PO, PI and Inflora as well. but it looks like property prices are facing a turning pt on a macro level, so i don't know...
exactly, hope future sellers can hold like parc rosewood owners...
I believe Changi area is better than woodlands but why the price are cheaper. Hais
I went for my monthly site visit yesterday, which is actually nearly 6 weeks since my last.
There definitely was progress but is kinda below expectation. Progress seemed really slow, and the general feeling is still not quite close to completion. And as eggie1961 shared, Foresque had recently TOP, and to make it worse, Foresque got the land 6 months later than TID so TID lost effectively 1 year.
Have a few videos. Upload and share the links later.
Foresque not TOP yet. Copied from its thread:
BCA-TOP-APPLN - SUSPENDED - 09/06/2014 14:33:23
Don't know what happened. Looks done on the outside.
I believe Changi area is better than woodlands but why the price are cheaper. Hais
I think it's because of demand and supply. Parc Rosewood is only 1 of very, very few new condo launches in Woodlands, and the only one with very tiny 1-3 bedders. So even if psf is high, quantum is low.
Compared to the east, there were a slew of new condo launches, all with shoebox units. Which is why, I think, Coco Palms is launched at such prices despite being 5 min walk to mrt.
Hi, HP owners, I'm here here. Has anyone here started to look for furniture? :ashamed1:
[QUOTE=Yangtauty;485234]Hi, HP residences , I'm new here. Has anyone started to look for furniture? Hehehe excited. Any good deal for decking please share. Thx
leftrightcentre
01-07-14, 09:23
Went for my monthly visit on Sun.
Once again, not a view that gives high confidence. There is hardly anything that is "fully completed" i.e. not fully painted, aircon not fully mounted, balcony railing not fully erected, etc.
I don't recall seeing the sign that says expected completion end-Aug. Didn't take special note, but it's either they removed the sign (think is required to put up?) or I just ignored it haha.
For the first time however, I see scores of workers and hear lots of construction noises on a Sunday PM. Was there about 2.30pm+ I think. Perhaps they are finally putting on high gear? Let's hope for this to continue and really complete within 2 months for delivery!
Power station / waste centre looking better.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6742_zps9af7c3e9.jpg
I guess that giant machine is the power generator/mobile power station?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6743_zps65947dfb.jpg
I am not really happy to see half painted facade for so many months running!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6744_zpsebe8e302.jpg
From what I see, most of the #01-#03 do not have the balcony railing installed yet. Just in case they damage them moving stores I reckon?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6745_zps7e580b7b.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/th_IMG_6746_zpsf647e4b7.jpg
The drop off area.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6747_zps21080eda.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6749_zpsda76b864.jpg
Carpark entrance and clubhouse above. The entrance is quite high I must say.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6750_zpsf65a604f.jpg
Wonder what's the gap between the hedge perimeter wall and the pathway?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6751_zps64fc9938.jpg
Marina pool.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6755_zpsbeb0afb4.jpg
Think this is Blk 81? Not referencing the floorplan but is the block between the clubhouse and marina pool.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6758_zps36e5d8e1.jpg
Marina pool from further down the from.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/th_IMG_6759_zps84b29555.jpg
No aircon still :(
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6760_zpsf14a01cf.jpg
Children's pool. They build a massive tentage over the pool. Good for all weather work!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6761_zps28ad35f3.jpg
Panasonic aircon.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6763_zpsc896181b.jpg
leftrightcentre
01-07-14, 09:24
Block facing Upper Changi.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6764_zps55a926e9.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6765_zpsfacdff88.jpg
I see some workers standing and working off the 1ft+ ledge after the balcony railing. It's is definitely strong ground (concrete flooring from the progress update photos). Wondering if we are allowed to use as a "planter" to place some small pots there. Doubt it for safety though... :p
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6766_zps22f84ee7.jpg
Anyway, any eagle eyed person can see if the compressed marble in the living/dining is laid?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6767_zpse1ead112.jpg
The structure for the lift/stairs to the side gate to the bus stop is up. But still seeing brown earth :(
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6769_zpsd2a193b1.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6770_zps4e978a65.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6771_zps92888c5a.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6772_zps97142fb9.jpg
No tennis court still. Not seeing much happening under the giant tentage too.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6774_zps90d21248.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6775_zpsc17b4c2a.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6776_zps3860526f.jpg
Back to Flora Drive. Photos from high point.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6778_zpsde7887b2.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6779_zpsc8c7b443.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6780_zpsd887c992.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6781_zps552fb0dc.jpg
Guardroom is shaped.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140629/IMG_6784_zps649b8f5e.jpg
Videos:
http://goo.gl/bnazfl
http://goo.gl/RQ360t
http://goo.gl/fkqZOt
thanks for the updates leftrightcenter
leftrightcentre
04-07-14, 00:47
Flora Drive is largest dengue cluster. Hope it does not impact the construction progress and no stop work order is issued for Hedges!
Oh dear..just saw the news earlier on the dengue too..and same tot as "leftrightcentre" hope works will not be affected.
And thank you so much for sharing the pics.
Called tripartite and was informed that dec 2014 is the earliest top and key turnover will be after cny next year
leftrightcentre
04-07-14, 19:10
Called tripartite and was informed that dec 2014 is the earliest top and key turnover will be after cny next year
That means from March on... This is one rare project that delivers late (or is it not?)
Must say the project management of this sucks. From changing Dec 2014 to Jun 2015 TOP. Or is this project management at the best. Already foresee this will slip and hence the delay?
That means from March on... This is one rare project that delivers late (or is it not?)
Must say the project management of this sucks. From changing Dec 2014 to Jun 2015 TOP. Or is this project management at the best. Already foresee this will slip and hence the delay?
Last yr when we were checking the project, we were told that project completion is by mid of 2014 . 😞 project delivery is indeed late for this (sigh)
Thanks for sharing the photos btw
hedgesalvin
05-07-14, 00:22
Really disappointing news, though somewhat expected. Work progress has really been very sloppy at the work site. One can easily forget that the launch of HP was in April 2011. More than three years have past and still waiting, for the fourth year to past too. I Think it boils down to complacency on Tripartite, Lian Beng's part.
Am not sure coz we are owners n eager to get our units....but indeed for me..progress is so slow n I was told TOP 1st qtr of 2014 when I purchase it...the wait is so frustrating ..but we do not have a ground for anything, correct? Since the legal TOP is much later?
leftrightcentre
05-07-14, 09:05
Foresque has just TOP'ed. Land lease was later, and completed much earlier. Hedges lost about 2 years on the lease for us. :hell-hath-no-fury:
Should we collectively meet up with the Project Manager to understand what is going on? :simmering:
Should we collectively meet up with the Project Manager to understand what is going on? :simmering:
Good idea, can we do that
hedgesalvin
07-07-14, 14:03
I think its a great idea, but someone needs to organise.
Furthermore, will the project manager just pay lip service ?
leftrightcentre
07-07-14, 14:24
Should we collectively meet up with the Project Manager to understand what is going on? :simmering:
I'd be keen to do that. But wondering if the PM would be willing to meet us.
And the problem is also they are still "on schedule" as far as the official TOP is concerned. How much attention are they giving to really delivering ahead of schedule atypical of nearly every project? I bet they'll say it is in all their interest to complete as soon as possible so that they can get the money etc.
HardcoreDude
28-07-14, 00:30
Glad to see the new look of this forum!:D
leftrightcentre
29-07-14, 10:26
Went for my monthly progress check yesterday. Despite being a public holiday, there were workers working, albeit leisurely pace.
Unfortunately the facade do not seem to have progressed much. Paintwork still incomplete, guard room still naked, hedge still seeing red earth, etc. But I do seem to see some of the paintwork being "touched up". The paintcoat seems to be thicker and "final" then what previously seemed to be a "trial".
Anyway, here goes the photos:
Balcony barrier seems to be fully erected.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6946_zps41514faf.jpg
The tiles are now in place at the refuse centre.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6947_zpsbacfdc63.jpg
Think a worker broke a glass panel... :(
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6948_zpsa5450f29.jpg
Think this is the main gate?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6949_zps263fa448.jpg
The guardroom
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6950_zps1ef4af5e.jpg
Drop off point
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6951_zpsa0dd8f79.jpg
Clubhouse cum carpark entrance
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6952_zps375ebdcb.jpg
Aircon compressor not planted in all units yet...
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6953_zpsea04aa1c.jpg
The balcony/PES tiles is laid for the groundfloor unit.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6954_zpsd7df60fe.jpg
Marina pool works hidden under the tentage
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6954_zpsd7df60fe.jpg
The demoralising sight of the red earth on the far end... :(
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6957_zps80a922aa.jpg
The BBQ pit along Upper Changi. Must say I really like the look of the path. The glass roofing of the BBQ pit is probably going to be high maintenance with grease and soot building beneathe with each BBQ. The trapped UV rays is going to make the temperature warmer than it already is... :s Anyway, I was watching the worker laying the tiles for a while. He seemed to take personal responsibility and is conscientious in his work. He works carefully and really ensures that the build quality is there. He places the tiles and arranges the layout, carefully spacing the tiles equidistance, checking their levelness, appying cement on the ground and below the tiles, tapping and pressing the tiles gently all over to ensure good application, checking levelness again, etc. Good work! If all our units are built with such care I think the delay is more palatable.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6959_zpsa393e4c6.jpg
#03 is at the level of the fence.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6960_zps38fd2081.jpg
From where I could see, the aircon for quite a good number of units are already installed internally, the marble and timber flooring fitted, room cabinets are installed, and even the kitchen cabinets. Seems like the internal work is quite well into progress!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6962_zpsb6a8e8ec.jpg
The side gate lift structure still bare
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6963_zpsc27645f1.jpg
Common facilities taking a nice shape, but work on tennis court has yet to start
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6964_zps29fa1fb2.jpg
Area is tidy, with a layer of concrete I reckon the tennis court, pavement, etc. would be up pretty soon.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6965_zps266f5d6c.jpg
If you can spot the unit unit in the middle, just by the right of the balcony they have erected a decorative panel. Now these units are gonna benefit from (free!) additional space. I could have placed some items just beyond the balcony and behind the panel. In case you'd be asking, it is solid concrete flooring behind the panel.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140728/IMG_6966_zps7f04b430.jpg
Quote:
"If you can spot the unit in the middle, just by the right of the balcony they have erected a decorative panel. Now these units are gonna benefit from (free!) additional space. I could have placed some items just beyond the balcony and behind the panel. In case you'd be asking, it is solid concrete flooring behind the panel."
Thanks for the pics. Actually that's not free additional space, but the AC ledge space for the 1-bedders.
Hi all,
There is a FB page created for Hedges Park. We can post pictures and statuses there. I thought it maybe a good idea especially when we have lots of pictures uploaded. I will be uploading the floor plans there as well for references.
Please like the page. Here is the link;
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hedges-Park-Condominium/776901269038494
Regards
Hi All,
Are the white goods included in this project i.e. Fridge, washing machine etc. I can't recall and appreciate inputs/ clarity.
Best rgds, Anil
HardcoreDude
26-08-14, 12:42
Hi All,
Are the white goods included in this project i.e. Fridge, washing machine etc. I can't recall and appreciate inputs/ clarity.
Best rgds, Anil
yes you will get all these
Jean Thierry
29-08-14, 22:29
Hey guys what do you guys think of the progression thus far? Anyone with updates? The project board states the expected date of completion is end of this month...
Project seems to be delayed ... wonder when top?
I live in Houston and first week of Aug was visiting Singapore and visited Hedges twice. Had a long conversation with security head and he indicated as per his interaction with project team, Nov 14 as the likely TOP date. He also said that he has been with this group for a decade now and basis his personal experience, He is 100% sure of TOP before year end.
HardcoreDude
31-08-14, 12:44
I live in Houston and first week of Aug was visiting Singapore and visited Hedges twice. Had a long conversation with security head and he indicated as per his interaction with project team, Nov 14 as the likely TOP date. He also said that he has been with this group for a decade now and basis his personal experience, He is 100% sure of TOP before year end.
Great news ,thanks for sharing !
Said TOP in Dec, what the earliest date we can collect key?
hedgesalvin
31-08-14, 17:09
I went to the site on Thursday and then today, two hours ago. The ground landscaping works are nowhere near to completion. The three pools are still in the works. The adventure tower is still being built. The tennis courts are still not seen. The fence is not in sight. The soil is still soil, without any tree.
Today is the last day of august but the works are not completed. There are also very few workers working when I was there on both days. There is no sign of the progress accelerating.
leftrightcentre
01-09-14, 19:10
I went for my monthly site visit yesterday evening. Indeed, hedgesalvin described the current state aptly. There's no way the project is considered completed. Not within days certainly. Still a couple months away before the contractor can handover to developer. I double we can see the full landscaping before the turn of the year... :(
In quick summary:
1. Exterior paintwork I would say 80% done. Some small parts still yet to be done, and elsewhere needing touching up.
2. Refuse/power blocks are just about done.
3. Driveway/dropoff point wall is pretty much done.
4. Clubhouse structure still in formation. Bare naked concrete.
5. None of the pools are "nearly quite done". Tentages still over the pools, some parts can see the wall tiles of the pools already done.
6. BBQ pavilions are up, but the path to the pavilion still not fully done.
7. Tennis court is still nowhere to be seen.
8. Lift to sidegate still naked and bare. The walkway to the sidegate is under construction.
9. Part of the hedge can still see orange soil.
10. From what I can see, interior should be at least 90% if not closer to 100% done. Perhaps only missing a couple aircon units, yet-to-replace broken glass panel, etc.
11. Drains and inner roads and common facilities are not quite completed
12. Needless to say, ZERO landscaping. Not even placeholders.
The carpark progress could not be seen, but ground level roads are nowhere to be seen. Not even at the entrance. I think we have another 2-3 months before the final 5% is called prior to the TOP milestone.
Anyway, let the photos do the talking:
Nearly half of the units have the protective plastic of the balcony glass removed. In fact, the protective plastic was removed from all glass panels where the balcony was removed. You might also see that there is no perimeter between Hedges and Inflora. Convenience of worker movement? Probably fast pacing Inflora for the critical foundation milestone disbursement?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7174_zpsc634acfb.jpg
Ok, the "generator" is not temporary but the permanent substation fixture. They have built the final structure with paintwork done.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7175_zps3c08b06e.jpg
Not so evident from the photo, but the paintwork is better compared to previously. I guess the coat is thicker? Anyway, there're still areas to touch as where they had work support structure in place previously. I hope the drain pipe that is sticking out would be sawed to flush with the wall subsequently? And if that pipe is indeed the water drainage pipe, I hope there would be frequent maintenance to remove any watermarks, stains, etc. from the water that flows down the wall!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7176_zps2adfacd1.jpg
The electrical wiring for the balcony lighting is seen dangling from all units. Some what I supposed are raw materials on the L3. I suppose the internal flooring of the lower floors are done last since they are likely higher trafficked during construction?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7177_zps8b2bfb6e.jpg
Drop off point wall looking pretty.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7178_zps8261c7ca.jpg
Clubhouse still covered up. Stairs is ready to be tiled. Railing seen to be inplace waiting for glass panels to be fitted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7179_zps1477b345.jpg
Boating pool. Pool wall tiles seen to be completed.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7183_zpsca2c283e.jpg
Children's pool still covered by tentage so can't see what's actually under.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7184_zpse9de0d1b.jpg
The PES and those little pools/landscaping outside ground level units yet to be completed for all units.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7185_zps953e467b.jpg
The state of paintwork for this part is the worse in the entire development from what I could see.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7186_zps7f3badeb.jpg
They have "pushed out" the construction fencing all around. They are still putting up the development fencing, and doing out the external-to-development public pavement. Getting ready to "reveal" the development to public soon?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7187_zpsf9f9d25a.jpg
The lift and the sidewalk to the sidegate. I hope the walkway is sheltered!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140831/IMG_7189_zpsc43b2681.jpg
leftrightcentre
02-09-14, 17:27
I just called up Tripartite and spoke to the PM for Hedges.
1. Still targeting (and on track) for TOP end of 2014. Key collection would thus be in 2015Q1.
2. There'd be NGNBN. Fibre point has been laid into every unit in the storeroom. Same for all unit types.
3. Calling for 5% road and 25% TOP would be close, perhaps within a month.
4. When Lian Beng hands over to Tripartite, the TOP certification would be received. Tripartite would then apply for various permits like swimming pool, etc. This would take upwards of 3 weeks, which on completion would notices be sent out. Our lawyers on receipt then make arrangements for loan disbursement, etc. then could we collect the keys and takeover unit on completion of payment.
5. It is likely that the keys collection would spillover to post CNY for some units.
I also shared that Foresque specifically on similar scale had launched later than us and already TOP'ed, putting us disadvantaged by nearly 3yrs on the lease.
I just called up Tripartite and spoke to the PM for Hedges.
1. Still targeting (and on track) for TOP end of 2014. Key collection would thus be in 2015Q1.
2. There'd be NGNBN. Fibre point has been laid into every unit in the storeroom. Same for all unit types.
3. Calling for 5% road and 25% TOP would be close, perhaps within a month.
4. When Lian Beng hands over to Tripartite, the TOP certification would be received. Tripartite would then apply for various permits like swimming pool, etc. This would take upwards of 3 weeks, which on completion would notices be sent out. Our lawyers on receipt then make arrangements for loan disbursement, etc. then could we collect the keys and takeover unit on completion of payment.
5. It is likely that the keys collection would spillover to post CNY for some units.
I also shared that Foresque specifically on similar scale had launched later than us and already TOP'ed, putting us disadvantaged by nearly 3yrs on the lease.
Thanks for the update, hopefully we all can get keys before CNY.
Does somebody remember which of the new Condo's near Hedges had a minimart inside, was it Palm Isles or Parc Olympia?
Best rgds, Gull
Does somebody remember which of the new Condo's near Hedges had a minimart inside, was it Palm Isles or Parc Olympia?
Best rgds, Gull
Hi Gull,
It's Palm Isles:)
Thanks Ocean Fly...I was wondering if any commercial shops will be opened on Flora road... With many Condos around, for daily need shopping it will be a boon...I stayed in Melville Park for a number of years and the minimart inside was a life saver.....Since Hedges does not have a minimart, commercial shops at walking distance would be great!... Wishful thinking.....::confused:
i live along Flora Road. The nearest mini mart is at the Esso (CHEERS). There are also 2 other mini marts and restaurants at the building next to Esso. Am also hoping for a mixed development condo at the remaining vacant lot along Flora Drive.
i live along Flora Road. The nearest mini mart is at the Esso (CHEERS). There are also 2 other mini marts and restaurants at the building next to Esso. Am also hoping for a mixed development condo at the remaining vacant lot along Flora Drive.
Sad to say the vacant lots available along flora area are all zoned as residential only in the masterplan 2014.
Sad to say the vacant lots available along flora area are all zoned as residential only in the masterplan 2014.
Developer can apply for change to mixed development and there is good chance for approval. Hopefully the owner of the vacant land, HL will do so.
Developer can apply for change to mixed development and there is good chance for approval. Hopefully the owner of the vacant land, HL will do so.
Can do that? Then all the owners from the HL properties at Flora area should rally together and write to HL to seriously consider a mixed development.
Can do that? Then all the owners from the HL properties at Flora area should rally together and write to HL to seriously consider a mixed development.
In fact many of us wrote to URA to consider amending the Master Plan. They replied as under consideration. We did not write to HL.
HEDGES PARK CONDOMINIUM FLORA DRIVE Condominium 17 OCR 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 1 615,000 484 Strata 06 to 10 1,270 Sep-14
looks reasonable
HEDGES PARK CONDOMINIUM FLORA DRIVE Condominium 17 OCR 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 1 615,000 484 Strata 06 to 10 1,270 Sep-14
looks reasonable
size 484 sf
sold on 5 SEP 2014
unit no. Blk 71 #6-8 floor
selling price $615000
psf 1,270
bought on 6 MAY 2011
purchased at 1,027 psf
profit $117,300
from squarefoot research
size 484 sf
sold on 5 SEP 2014
unit no. Blk 71 #6-8 floor
selling price $615000
psf 1,270
bought on 6 MAY 2011
purchased at 1,027 psf
profit $117,300
from squarefoot research
If you subtract the 4% SSD and the 2% agent fees, the profit is around 81K.
leftrightcentre
28-09-14, 12:11
Went for my monthly site visit yesterday. The workers were removing the construction fencing. I think it's about 2 months from completion?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/60FF56F9-1FD2-4696-886A-CED6F387E8DA_zpsalplbbsy.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/2EBD1AFF-B023-40E9-AE4F-CADBB7EF11B3_zpsaftyjbnt.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/5843410B-86C0-494F-9AD6-E691814D6E29_zpsupupjt5t.jpg
I think the "drainage" at the bottom of the photo is for landscaping.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/E69D4000-F67C-4FC5-939B-80543A3FF760_zps7uqobiam.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/D821CFA4-93DD-46C1-911C-C302019FBFA5_zpsrikotpd5.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/D1DF213F-5C81-47EF-AFA3-F608FBD8FB7A_zpstpmlefqb.jpg
Clubhouse still in construction.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/A28A8AFB-92EA-4554-8198-DA725D49AD98_zpsdwef7pox.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/289DE88A-1ECC-4DF5-85DD-39194BB5CD81_zpsrmynitp2.jpg
Carpark.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/80735C96-C492-4AB6-946F-C9359E777793_zpsbgfeu3ri.jpg
The construction fencing removed. The stretch nearer the entrance have 2 panels of wired fencing alternating with 2 panel of cement walls. Somewhere after the clubhouse, it becomes wired fencing all the way. Wonder what is the reason?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/F2DE9A99-F29A-4085-BA03-8A666A6C7B67_zps6uhosbgo.jpg
Boating pool. Accidentally activated the focus lock and it turned out looking grainy. Anyway, can see that the pools are tiled, and young trees are planted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/68E7CFF5-67C9-4757-B8A5-C84A2A41AD48_zpstmqubsfp.jpg
Childrens's pool. The trees are giving a nice look.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/3A672BCF-E61D-444F-88AD-1D6E9D2A7024_zpsaudl6rty.jpg
View from the front/Upper Change Road North. Palm trees would be peering over the fence I think.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/DCAD5882-0DDD-4E26-B8D6-5288DB85F8FA_zps7avnm0jo.jpg
Side gate entrance. I wonder if this is going to be the final entrance. Bulky and not elegant looking.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/9A74BFF8-9FC6-4C3A-AEDD-16D2177C3D17_zpsyapnuftb.jpg
The tennis court fencing is half up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/95A99109-64B0-4400-8110-A6F37197C162_zpsabcu8pbj.jpg
The basketball post is already up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/877AFA84-FF64-4B95-B800-3C44B27B8E0A_zpscnbzgydv.jpg
Jean Thierry
28-09-14, 15:31
Thanks for the pics & updates!
Thanks a ton leftrightcenter for the pics!...looks like Dec end might be possible..
HardcoreDude
29-09-14, 10:47
Thanks for the update, how come the pool colour is like this?i thought pool should be green or blue?
Went for my monthly site visit yesterday. The workers were removing the construction fencing. I think it's about 2 months from completion?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/60FF56F9-1FD2-4696-886A-CED6F387E8DA_zpsalplbbsy.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/2EBD1AFF-B023-40E9-AE4F-CADBB7EF11B3_zpsaftyjbnt.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/5843410B-86C0-494F-9AD6-E691814D6E29_zpsupupjt5t.jpg
I think the "drainage" at the bottom of the photo is for landscaping.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/E69D4000-F67C-4FC5-939B-80543A3FF760_zps7uqobiam.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/D821CFA4-93DD-46C1-911C-C302019FBFA5_zpsrikotpd5.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/D1DF213F-5C81-47EF-AFA3-F608FBD8FB7A_zpstpmlefqb.jpg
Clubhouse still in construction.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/A28A8AFB-92EA-4554-8198-DA725D49AD98_zpsdwef7pox.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/289DE88A-1ECC-4DF5-85DD-39194BB5CD81_zpsrmynitp2.jpg
Carpark.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/80735C96-C492-4AB6-946F-C9359E777793_zpsbgfeu3ri.jpg
The construction fencing removed. The stretch nearer the entrance have 2 panels of wired fencing alternating with 2 panel of cement walls. Somewhere after the clubhouse, it becomes wired fencing all the way. Wonder what is the reason?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/F2DE9A99-F29A-4085-BA03-8A666A6C7B67_zps6uhosbgo.jpg
Boating pool. Accidentally activated the focus lock and it turned out looking grainy. Anyway, can see that the pools are tiled, and young trees are planted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/68E7CFF5-67C9-4757-B8A5-C84A2A41AD48_zpstmqubsfp.jpg
Childrens's pool. The trees are giving a nice look.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/3A672BCF-E61D-444F-88AD-1D6E9D2A7024_zpsaudl6rty.jpg
View from the front/Upper Change Road North. Palm trees would be peering over the fence I think.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/DCAD5882-0DDD-4E26-B8D6-5288DB85F8FA_zps7avnm0jo.jpg
Side gate entrance. I wonder if this is going to be the final entrance. Bulky and not elegant looking.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/9A74BFF8-9FC6-4C3A-AEDD-16D2177C3D17_zpsyapnuftb.jpg
The tennis court fencing is half up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/95A99109-64B0-4400-8110-A6F37197C162_zpsabcu8pbj.jpg
The basketball post is already up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020140927/877AFA84-FF64-4B95-B800-3C44B27B8E0A_zpscnbzgydv.jpg
pics don't work...
pics don't work...
work now...lol
Thanks for the update, how come the pool colour is like this?i thought pool should be green or blue?
Lol, of cos it's not gonna be that muddy color, it's not done yet.
Jean Thierry
04-10-14, 10:54
Just received request for 5% - Completion of door sub-frames/ door frames, window frames, electrical wiring, internal plastering and plumbing of unit. #08 block 79
9268
Previously someone was wandering is cement walls than fencing than cement walls actually part of design? Yes, it's seems like a design and workers are adding on bricks as 3d design for the cement portion. This pic was taken today....
Jean Thierry
06-10-14, 23:10
The cement walls for soc uh to climb over?
I was wondering whether the wired fence will be used to grow some creepers so that u dont see the wall from inside the estate.
leftrightcentre
18-10-14, 20:43
I went by think last weekend, I think was between 11pm-1am. There seemed to be a few workers about doing some work. Moving some stuff around the carpark and in units I think.
Anyway, managed to drop by for a quick check earlier this PM. Started to drizzle to light rain unfortunately. Should be just about fully done up end-Nov? TOP in Dec maybe is possible.
I guess this is a water feature wall by the entrance.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/17CCF758-8578-4579-874F-EE59AEF7F7EC_zpsk5n2yz1a.jpg
The rear wall of the driveway with vertical garden.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/64078850-4A05-45BE-8D90-A77D92E356C4_zpsn7gw4thn.jpg
They are building the covered walkway from the dropoff to the main block.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/0B6BF65D-E34E-4A7C-B890-2962F1F71545_zpsdndl2vro.jpg
Clubhouse is completed on the exterior. A company of workers laying the tiles to the carpark.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/96A6FBFD-8F4C-4EA7-BBA3-27A0659E0B7E_zpsffhmgm4f.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/5F3B1D8F-2C5C-42B4-AADC-54A0F67C1412_zps3wannkkt.jpg
Some features to the concrete walls along the fence.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/3366529A-1FCD-48A9-ABCE-4AF7D57AA4B9_zpsumujop6h.jpg
PES of ground floor is tiled. Think they are also cleaning up the interior. I see a vacuum like machine in one of the unit. Supposed to have another photo where a worker was painting the ceiling but think didn't click on the snap button haha.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/EFCD9425-9495-43D8-89E9-A5AEF772FB15_zpsez9qks4d.jpg
Trees. Yes. Trees are being planted. Dining pavilion still not quite completed. Pavement still quite a bit to go too.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/EB72D86C-EB08-49CD-A7D1-862981102072_zpss6zxvzk8.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/E5FE3722-FE63-4E7F-87D5-8CBA4D8AD1CA_zpsoisf2nb9.jpg
Grass patch! Adventure pool is the most complete. Can see that the far end is grey concrete and no longer red earth. Courts are not ready yet but no biggie.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141018/F73DB697-2A2B-4715-BD24-73E64BF3BA70_zps4msl0cnd.jpg
hedgesalvin
19-10-14, 15:26
I just did a site visit. There is indeed progress, but i think it is really only expected, since today is already mid october. The sign that says expected date of completion end aug is still there. The housing units are really ok, it is the common areas that are far from compleyion.
The entrance sculpture works have started and its really just start.
The planters along the fence are filled with seedlings.
The lap pool is covered under tentage. I remember the marina and adventure pools were under tentage for about a month. So we can gauge how long more the lap pool needs .
The pavilions are mostly half done.
Yes, today i also see a company of workers laying tiles to the car park.
With less than two weeks to november, i think works can only finish at Christmas. Then to collect keys, i think will be two more months. That would brimg us to feb. Considering that next year CNY is very late, the progress of this project is really slow. Really see no effort from construction company to accelerate.
I just did a site visit. There is indeed progress, but i think it is really only expected, since today is already mid october. The sign ihat says expected date of completion end aug is still there. The housing units are really ok, it is the common areas that are far from compleyion.
The entrance sculpture works have started and its really just start.
The planters along the fence are filled with seedlings.
The lap pool is covered under tentage. I remember the marina and adventure pools were under tentage for about a month. So we can gauge how long more the lap pool needs .
The pavilions are mostly half done.
Yes, today i also see a company of workers laying tiles to the car park.
With less than two weeks to november, i think works can only finish at Christmas. Then to collect keys, i think will be two more months. That would brimg us to feb. Considering that next year CNY is very late, the progress of this project is really slow. Really see no effort from construction company to accelerate.
the lap pool is not under tentage and is already tiled. Surprisingly that took only abt 2 weeks. What's under tentage now is the spa pool next to the lap pool, n it's the final pool to be tiled. Hope it can be tiled in a week since it's small? Had the privilege of looking at the progress from edelweiss park compound.
leftrightcentre
20-10-14, 02:16
I have spoken to a few people including architect friends. Based on last month's photos, they told me that it is very near TOP. They wouldn't be surprised if TOP could be sooner.
Anyway, some of the unfinished works are not pre-requisite for TOP. Pools need to be filled with water or boarded up if otherwise. Landscape area only need to be filled with earth and levelled. Common area needs to be completed but I guess common facilities need not (can probably qualify under partial TOP). Was told that developed can TOP and continue to work on the common n facilities and is not uncommon.
I think so long as the carpark and sheltered walkway is completed, they can apply for TOP already. It seems like there is also a scheme for same day application TOP so may not need to wait for weeks. Hope TID does what is in our best interest. They can do with the 25% disbursement too.
Taken from BCA TOP checklist. Don't sound like these activities cannot be competed within a week?
"2 CARPARKS 2.1
Car park lots have been demarcated.
2.2
Directional signs for traffic have been provided.
2.3
Mechanical ventilation system for full basement carpark, where required, is fully functional.
2.4
Fume extract system for basement car park with natural ventilation, where required, is fully functional.
2.5
Exhaust points of basement mechanical ventilation extract systems are not facing adjacent residential buildings."
Good morning neighbours, I am wandering if anyone here took a pic of the different hues that were offered to us for selection at point of purchase?
Thanks in advance
Jean Thierry
23-10-14, 18:26
Are you referring to this?
Are you referring to this?
Yes!!!! Thanks so much.
By the way, and just thinking we could all do a short meet up after we get keys! Than we will know who we have been talking to all these while.
leftrightcentre
23-10-14, 21:18
Wondering if anyone interested to bulk purchase for some items to get better discounts?
I have started a document on Google just in case anyone is interested? Feel free to create additional sheets if you have any items that could benefit from mass purchase.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LiR2h_1AiAwHYgZf5xNn2fBlC0yimouva64y9eLn4B4/edit?usp=sharing
the lap pool is not under tentage and is already tiled. Surprisingly that took only abt 2 weeks. What's under tentage now is the spa pool next to the lap pool, n it's the final pool to be tiled. Hope it can be tiled in a week since it's small? Had the privilege of looking at the progress from edelweiss park compound.
the spa pool tentages have been removed. took less than a week! all pools are now tiled!
Jean Thierry
24-10-14, 21:20
the spa pool tentages have been removed. took less than a week! all pools are now tiled!
Any idea what features do the spa pool have?
Any idea what features do the spa pool have?
look at second pic from top: http://sgnewhomes.sg/hedges-park-condominium/
jacuzzis and rain shower
leftrightcentre
25-10-14, 13:01
Plan Ref No. Application Type Status Date/Time View Details
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 APP FOR MODIFICATION-WAIVER OF BUILDG REGULATIONS ISSUE WAIVER LETTER 19/09/2014 09:42:27 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN FOR SITE INSPECTION PROCESSING 17/10/2014 11:17:34 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 17/10/2014 11:25:26 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BP PLAN APPROVAL BP APPROVED 02/03/2011 14:43:51 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 PRE SUBMISSION CONSULTATIONS RECEIVED 10/02/2014 16:13:42 -
Seems like a TOP application was submitted last week but now suspended. Hopefully this is a procedural issue i.e. placeholder application in advance while the site inspection is in progress and can be approved immediately on passing inspection? Anyone familiar?
leftrightcentre
25-10-14, 13:42
Plan Ref No. Application Type Status Date/Time View Details
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 APP FOR MODIFICATION-WAIVER OF BUILDG REGULATIONS ISSUE WAIVER LETTER 27/12/2012 15:16:18 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN APPROVED 06/07/2013 13:27:23 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN FOR SITE INSPECTION DATE CONFIRMED 19/10/2012 13:44:50 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 26/12/2012 17:31:22 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 PRE SUBMISSION CONSULTATIONS RECEIVED 29/09/2011 20:43:32 -
This is the history for Gale. TOP application similarly put on suspended status but never updated after although on BCA's record TOP is issued Jan 2013.
This means Gale:
1. Applied for CSC inspection mid-Oct
2. Applied (and suspended) TOP end-Dec (2 months later)
3. Received TOP in Jan (1 month after TOP application or 3 months CSC inspection application)
Hedges applied CSC inspection mid-Oct (2 days earlier than Gale on-year), while concurrently applied for TOP. So there is possibility for TOP in Dec or Jan if this is anything to go by.
Anyone knows when the first owner received notice to collect keys? From the Gale thread, the first update was only in Apr.
Plan Ref No. Application Type Status Date/Time View Details
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 APP FOR MODIFICATION-WAIVER OF BUILDG REGULATIONS ISSUE WAIVER LETTER 19/09/2014 09:42:27 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN FOR SITE INSPECTION PROCESSING 17/10/2014 11:17:34 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 17/10/2014 11:25:26 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BP PLAN APPROVAL BP APPROVED 02/03/2011 14:43:51 -
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 PRE SUBMISSION CONSULTATIONS RECEIVED 10/02/2014 16:13:42 -
Seems like a TOP application was submitted last week but now suspended. Hopefully this is a procedural issue i.e. placeholder application in advance while the site inspection is in progress and can be approved immediately on passing inspection? Anyone familiar?
Sorry for not answering your question. I'm not familiar.
however, how to get that data?
Sorry for not answering your question. I'm not familiar.
however, how to get that data?
https://www.bca.gov.sg/eservice/SubmissionStatus.aspx
Lock in the project number u can see Liao
Plan Ref No. Application Type Status Date/Time View Details
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 APP FOR MODIFICATION-WAIVER OF BUILDG REGULATIONS ISSUE WAIVER LETTER 27/12/2012 15:16:18 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN APPROVED 06/07/2013 13:27:23 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-CSC-APPLN FOR SITE INSPECTION DATE CONFIRMED 19/10/2012 13:44:50 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 26/12/2012 17:31:22 -
A1369-00521-2007-BP01 PRE SUBMISSION CONSULTATIONS RECEIVED 29/09/2011 20:43:32 -
This is the history for Gale. TOP application similarly put on suspended status but never updated after although on BCA's record TOP is issued Jan 2013.
This means Gale:
1. Applied for CSC inspection mid-Oct
2. Applied (and suspended) TOP end-Dec (2 months later)
3. Received TOP in Jan (1 month after TOP application or 3 months CSC inspection application)
Hedges applied CSC inspection mid-Oct (2 days earlier than Gale on-year), while concurrently applied for TOP. So there is possibility for TOP in Dec or Jan if this is anything to go by.
Anyone knows when the first owner received notice to collect keys? From the Gale thread, the first update was only in Apr.
Gale started issuing keys from end Jan 2013.
So hopefully we can obtain our keys before cny 2015...
leftrightcentre
01-11-14, 18:50
Just came back from yet another routine progress inspection. In short, there is some progress, but still not any cause for champagne popping. Still a bit more to go. Not massive, but not that quick nonetheless. I saw another 3 groups/person checking things out as well. I arrived last so by the time I had done my round of photos all had left. So hello soon-to-be-neighbours here instead.
Staging area for some of the plants.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/F6B2BB00-3EAE-49D6-BE60-67060BE3FBBF_zpskoqi0ggw.jpg
I was wondering what this was until I reach the "front" of the development. These are the stone slabs leading to the patio entrance of the ground floor units.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/E8358749-5CE9-43E3-8837-B7225C645128_zpsjcimcdmg.jpg
Looking pretty much the same as the last round.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/C5162019-23A9-47DC-9B28-00768E671D14_zpsiiwn0ldl.jpg
Getting ready for the soil to fill the pit.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/68248B1E-F092-4305-8C86-E9BDD27364FB_zpssb26kqmh.jpg
The wall behind the dropoff point. I like the way the vertical landscaping look. And of course the colour palette instead of simply monotone.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/D2E0AA28-2EDD-48FC-BB8B-A1C417A44E42_zpsickouthv.jpg
The pedestrian entrance by the main entrance. Got a "trapped" feeling being bounded by 2 walls.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/9C7EC1CC-37C9-4551-B680-48F02AA79768_zps0qaq3e6a.jpg
The water feature by the entrance. This is just by the right of the pedestrian entrance.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/DB0A273B-CF8F-491D-8313-FFAF8354731B_zps0ealacsl.jpg
The driveway. The little water feature/pond in the centre is looking quite smallish.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/E86B1792-332F-4CD3-8732-97C890F1BF09_zpsgwj6rdfp.jpg
Shelter structure is primed. I hope we do not see bare structural steel but covered with timber.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/65802B4A-3094-4D9F-93DE-A9EAD8B3E274_zpsnlpsus6m.jpg
Clubhouse exterior "accessorised".
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/964635CB-0A28-4C85-A026-92102FAAB2C4_zpsbq95fib4.jpg
Carpark road tiles are completed. I actually think the clearance allows for higher than 2.1m.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/AA9C742C-A730-475D-8CA8-A211C2CC7127_zpsl5zz7gjq.jpg
Looks like the entire pathway is intended for vegetation. I wonder if a cemented walkway might be layer on top? I half suspect some/many people would be walking down this "shortcut" and trampling upon the poor vegetation.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/B9FC74C9-0736-4374-B04D-41272C94C326_zpssfko830n.jpg
Marina pool. It looks a little deep (mood) unlike the children's pool looking all bright and green and light spirited.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/D8495206-34A9-4B90-BB8C-F8578EFCD703_zpsin5isdpd.jpg
Not sure if you could make out anything, but this seems to be the "best" view into the kitchen.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/9F344062-9483-42F9-8CDD-1CA939C9B172_zpsk6eh8c3f.jpg
I am getting to like these young seedlings!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/7A18C57D-C5BB-45FA-B0BA-40ADFB313AC3_zpsutfgnntr.jpg[
The children's book is really growing onto me. I like the mood and palm spring feeling.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/B7EC6F41-8EE2-4278-B404-216BF3EA7D9A_zpspdtnrwyn.jpg
More tiling to be done.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/6B9C5412-FD66-4914-B492-3914E86E8333_zpskohbbb05.jpg
Stone benches behind the blocks.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/556D84F6-62F4-45C4-A86F-7423320FD9CF_zps77udy8ff.jpg
I find this gap too wide. Hope they do something about it.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/8375C3AB-651F-4C0A-9F4F-7340EA610603_zpswzotmxzl.jpg
leftrightcentre
01-11-14, 18:57
It's not all stone wall and wire fencing. There's actually a little but of wood albeit only at the corner of the Upper Changi junction. Hope this is not it and more work would be done to conceal the metal base.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/F0F0ED03-0EDB-47BE-AD5B-C3F6DCF0779D_zps5537fymd.jpg
Workmanship not satisfactory. The levelling is not well done. Rather obvious I would say.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/283CDE07-F5A8-4CD8-9863-6EA86E4F9850_zpsiiqvfpng.jpg
The cut wasn't well planned. Hope they mend it well. They should have done the cutting from the inside instead if it were me.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/A53D932F-64A9-4AB8-A414-DA9A5641D762_zpsba2drhtc.jpg
"Stone fingers"
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/4AF0A1A5-FC0C-492F-B02F-852DC905F64B_zpszc3pe4m7.jpg[/IMG
The signage at the corner of the Upper Changi junction. The font is a little thin. I reckon this would be illuminated in the night?
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This would be a nice corner for a mini nursery growing organic tomatoes, herbs. I hope there'd be some nice landscaping on the wall. The corner units should have a nice view.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/3AEA40A3-8296-4040-B780-F56EE6D0D889_zps2wuqcnkf.jpg
I see refrigerator (Electrolux) and washer in a few units.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/BEB1D961-0147-4F78-AC03-F8DF075F22BF_zps62avkdip.jpg
Stone steps leading into the patio of ground floor units. Water feature not done yet.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/E2146DD5-D770-4CDD-A114-B6CB4645B888_zpspfpmg5wp.jpg
Creepy crawlies!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/3421AB43-B117-4F62-B8F1-74BC466103FB_zpsufxveoyu.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/FEB7E5CA-90A1-444E-8B8C-0CDBF38FF2BF_zpsc7four7b.jpg
Roofing for the side gate. I guess this is heat insulating from the look of it.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/09E5393C-B7B3-4B84-9222-EDF5821CC8C8_zpssetiqood.jpg
Surprising strong enough to withstand the weight of an adult human despite the "hollowness".
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/266C8BEC-6648-4E2F-8AE7-0BC1872CE8A3_zpsgxcilw6k.jpg
The walkway could be wider to better facilitate 2 way traffic with stroller, shopping bags, etc. In fact, why didn't they make the shelter wider than the walkway to give more shade when the sun is not directly above, and also shelter from the rain?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/9BF572AE-1C28-464E-BD42-5E103AAB4801_zpskx0qtgjr.jpg
Actually I think the walkway would look nice with timber decking instead of bare cement. Let's see how this develops.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/A1808924-C441-401B-B798-92DFB9AB9EED_zpspwko6jxb.jpg
Tennis court.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/F880470D-2501-4E65-B031-FB73D6FB7AB4_zpslzdb6avb.jpg
I like the different woody colours on the lift building. Not everything needs to be shades of grey.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/4A755387-1A36-49E0-841B-EF7F730379EE_zpsbugjvpbu.jpg
Half basketball court.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/E49BB87F-3F8A-49C7-BD8B-27405DC58DDA_zpso9c89p1l.jpg
On my walk back I realised that they are doing up the public pavement too. There'd be some differing colours and patterns so it would not be looking so dull. Wonder how much of the public pavement they would be doing? This is about 10m left of the entrance (looking out).
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141101/9F98B027-A805-4FDB-90F7-CBB3B82AD78C_zpsj89leskc.jpg
I seriously hope everything is done up and only cleaning is left in the next 2 weeks! Fingers crossed!
Thanks LRC for the detailed updates. I was planning to drive down today and you saved me a lot of time. Cheers
Thanks LRC for the pics!..
I am currently in US and relocating back to Singapore end of this Dec. I was hoping if the TOP could have happened by end of Dec. I have two questions and appreciate feedback from this group.
1. Is there a definitive means to find the TOP date ? Will writing to the developer help?.. If yes, has somebody already did inquire officially and what was the response.
2. Will it be wise to get a renovation done while you are living in the unit. I have a four bedder and we are family of 4, two adults vd two kids. I will not need Reno in kitchen n toilets.. Primary one in living n balcony, bunker bed build up in one room, study room conversion in one and minor Reno in master bedroom.. Can this be done whilst we are living in the unit?..
Any similar plans by any other members?..
Also any recommendation for good Reno companies basis your own personal experience.
Looking fwd for comments and advise.
Best rgds, Gull
Thanks LRC for the pics!..
I am currently in US and relocating back to Singapore end of this Dec. I was hoping if the TOP could have happened by end of Dec. I have two questions and appreciate feedback from this group.
1. Is there a definitive means to find the TOP date ? Will writing to the developer help?.. If yes, has somebody already did inquire officially and what was the response.
2. Will it be wise to get a renovation done while you are living in the unit. I have a four bedder and we are family of 4, two adults vd two kids. I will not need Reno in kitchen n toilets.. Primary one in living n balcony, bunker bed build up in one room, study room conversion in one and minor Reno in master bedroom.. Can this be done whilst we are living in the unit?..
Any similar plans by any other members?..
Also any recommendation for good Reno companies basis your own personal experience.
Looking fwd for comments and advise.
Best rgds, Gull
Hello Gull
1) think TOP wise nobody have a definite answer to it
2) I owned a Reno company and I am also an owner for a unit in hedges park. In my opinion, I wouldn't suggest owner to stay in while Reno is going on. Firstly, safety aspect. Secondly, it's very dusty. Thirdly - noise pollution. Based on these 3 points, its definitely not a healthy stay-in environment for both adults and especially you have kids. Lastly, you need to check defects and rectify with management before your contractor comes in. This is just my thoughts and some experience with previous clients.
Just some of my thoughts for your consideration.....
leftrightcentre
05-11-14, 09:02
Hello Gull
1) think TOP wise nobody have a definite answer to it
2) I owned a Reno company and I am also an owner for a unit in hedges park. In my opinion, I wouldn't suggest owner to stay in while Reno is going on. Firstly, safety aspect. Secondly, it's very dusty. Thirdly - noise pollution. Based on these 3 points, its definitely not a healthy stay-in environment for both adults and especially you have kids. Lastly, you need to check defects and rectify with management before your contractor comes in. This is just my thoughts and some experience with previous clients.
Just some of my thoughts for your consideration.....
Hi Shihtzus, are you still in the reno business? Do you have any tips or advise to share? :D
Hello leftrightcentre, first of all..a big thank you for your constant updates of wonderful pictures.
Let's not put it as advice but we can all share our ideas and suggestions.
- I personally feel Communication and understanding between yourself and your ID is very important. Renovation is always a 2 way traffic, your needs and wants may not be practical, therefore this is the time when your contractor should be able to give you ideas and alternative.
- keep a budget in mind.
- for those looking for additional carpentry work and wants to match it well with current provided carpentry, suggest to check with our builder for the suppliers of those laminated materials, so Reno co can link up with supplier for quotation etc. or contractor can start hunting for similar materials.
- if you are choosing be it laminated, wallpaper - do remember most samples are in small cuttings. Therefore, always try to visualized the whole finished effect , never rush in choosing if time permits.
- if possible, defects checking with the management should be done before contractor comes in to avoid any dispute later.
Just some personal pointers for all my new neighbours here.....hope it helps....
Dear Shihtzus,
Thanks for ur tips, appreciate it.
Any fresh news on TOP date?..
Best rgds, Gull
Was sharing this defect checklist in other threads: http://diva79.blogspot.sg/2014/10/hdb-defect-checking-revisited.html should be useful as I have bookmarked this since its the very first thing homeowners should check.
Got tons of reno tips too...but Shihtzus, would you be able to provide us homeowners more reno tips? Are we able to use glass curtains for our balcony?
Was sharing this defect checklist in other threads: http://diva79.blogspot.sg/2014/10/hdb-defect-checking-revisited.html should be useful as I have bookmarked this since its the very first thing homeowners should check.
Got tons of reno tips too...but Shihtzus, would you be able to provide us homeowners more reno tips? Are we able to use glass curtains for our balcony?
Hi Yuki,
Thanks for the great idea! Never thought of glass curtains for the balcony until you mentioned it.
Saw it in action at millennia walk pub boulevard, which is an open air pub. That particular Saturday afternoon was a hot day and they deploy the glass curtain to chill the pub, leaving a door for customers to get in and out. Thought it was a fantastic idea!
Kenshinto80
09-11-14, 03:48
Was sharing this defect checklist in other threads: http://diva79.blogspot.sg/2014/10/hdb-defect-checking-revisited.html should be useful as I have bookmarked this since its the very first thing homeowners should check.
Got tons of reno tips too...but Shihtzus, would you be able to provide us homeowners more reno tips? Are we able to use glass curtains for our balcony?
Hi Yuki, you cannot enclose your balcony de.....not allowed by URA....and will affect your legal completion. The condo mgt will not allow it officially. But can try your luck.....worse case is to uninstall if requested. Pretty stringent these days with ceiling fans also not allowed at balcony as it "changes the exterior facade" of the whole development.
Hi Yuki, you cannot enclose your balcony de.....not allowed by URA....and will affect your legal completion. The condo mgt will not allow it officially. But can try your luck.....worse case is to uninstall if requested. Pretty stringent these days with ceiling fans also not allowed at balcony as it "changes the exterior facade" of the whole development.
Hi ken,
Thanks for the update did some reading up. 😫 if URA does not allow, condo mgt surely will not agree as well. Since GFA is free space for the developers if they meet the building criteria. Seems to me URA owns all private developments balcony since they give it for free.
Glass curtains guideline -
http://www.ura.gov.sg/dc/connect/connect13-01/index.html
BCA Guidance on balcony Bonus GFA Scheme -
www.bca.gov.sg/BuildableDesign/balcony.html
circular to developers - www.bca.gov.sg/BuildableDesign/others/Appendix1_Circular_to_professional_on_balcony_GFA_final_2_Sep_2013.pdf
hi all, does anyone know what is the balcony cover design provided by hedges park?
BCA guidelines - www.ura.gov.sg/dc/connect/connect13-01/index.html
" All Balconies to be Designed with Covers and Included as GFA
Home owners have shared that they prefer to have a roof or shelter over their open balconies for weather protection. To address this feedback, covers are to be designed upfront at the planning submission stage, and the balconies computed as bonus GFA under the bonus balcony GFA scheme introduced in 2001. Developers can propose a single cover design, or a few designs for the buyers to choose from, but installation of the covers will be optional. In this way, home owners would have a choice to install suitable covers [as well as the approved balcony screening] for these balconies. "
leftrightcentre
09-11-14, 22:24
Went for a quick progress check this PM. There is certainly visible differences since last week. I can see more fridges in some of the units. Electronic appliances are being delivered and installed these few weeks. I think everything should be just about up before the end of month! With good speed maybe next week? Maybe we can see TOP early Dec!!! :D
These pavilions are finally getting some work on. Interesting that all pavilions are built on "stilts". Probably to allow efficient water draining from the wooden floor of the pavilion? I hope the little reservoir does not present itself as a dengue problem like I believe Ferraria just few months back.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/1F254922-D401-46F6-8AA6-9C11D3A321B6_zpsrqrqvsdb.jpg
Main pedestrian side gate. The patterned lead in footpath is laid. The HID reader is also fixed on the wall.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/DA8F3A11-F165-46A5-AAF9-85E0459151B2_zpspvtqjofm.jpg
The main car entrance. The arm barriers are installed. The tenant car reader is also installed. It looks quite nice actually smallish and up-to-date, unlikely the usual ERP/IU reader that looks like a mini military radar. With this I think cars would be given a tag/disc instead of registering the IU?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/6F40D55A-72AF-4309-86CE-47FFA9DD824B_zpsiuibphxv.jpg
You can see that the steel pillars of the drop off porch shelter is painted in the same shade of grey. Looks like this is how it is going to be like. No timber overlay. I wonder if they would consider having some light plants on top of the shelter. Adds some colours and lower the temperature instead of a plain glass top. Same for the side gate shelter. Seems like tenants must dive into the drop off porch in order to get to the carpark. Don't look like there is ample space to do a right turn to skip the drop off.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/1FE50E77-9B48-46E7-AE92-016D6C3B5B29_zpsx7fkkz2m.jpg
The Hedges signage at the main entrance is in the process of being mounted. Looks identical to the one at the junction. The size is also much smaller compared to that of Ferraria and Dahlia. Speaking of the sign at the junction, today I noticed that the perimeter wall is not level. You should be able to notice this if you come up from Japanese School and just look straight as you approach the junction. Not good. Not good at all. The first impression of the construction quality. And this is the most heavily trafficked road in the area!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/F6165E27-BAFE-4F3D-9419-645CC589BF6F_zpsb5uxssah.jpg
New colours to the clubhouse. Trees planted as well. Just wonder why they decided to have 1 side with stone wall and the other with glass panel railing?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/287052E0-E0E0-4486-9A58-94759CF3749F_zps10qqs7o9.jpg
More trees planted along the fence. Not so visible in my photos but the spiral road down into the carpark is cleared now. No more construction materials lining the side of the wall.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/76A7A98E-BE13-476F-9FB1-DF7262ADA22F_zpskc78atqb.jpg
Marina pool. More trees planted. The water is looking a decent hue of blue/green. I believe the pool was drained and filled with fresh clean water now. The bridge is up. You can see that quite a bit of the landscaping outside the ground floor PES are showing. Timber decking should be up next week and the landscape looking complete?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/6CC277D9-5542-4275-81C0-3B2B0C8DD29D_zpsrh3mado5.jpg
Children's pool. The pool is being filled with fresh water.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/25DF1834-5F0B-4A7A-8D37-70580249095D_zps8hpd76yl.jpg
You can see the clothes taken off the lift structure on the far end. I didn't walk to the other side, but good chance the shelter/walkway and side gate is already completed.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/5B1D8449-050A-40F8-9457-37C2EEFF5024_zpseipdckgh.jpg
Water feature outside the ground floor PES in action. This is the only unit that I saw with the fountain functioning.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141109/59F69525-FC48-4D13-A1C8-8532809CB43F_zpsptris3iq.jpg
HardcoreDude
09-11-14, 23:43
Thank you for the update, I think I saw you and your wife this afternoon,really can't wait to move in:)
Thank you leftrightcentre for all the high resolution photos posted on hedges park.
Spoke with the Assistant Manager Hedges Park (Tripartite), keys handover will happen during or after the week of Feb 19, 2015.
favfuchsia
15-11-14, 20:24
Can't wait! I understand that the handing over of keys will move in batches. Any idea what the est timeline will be like from the 1st batch to the last few units being handed keys?
Also, the unit I bought is facing inflora... Does anyone have any idea how bad the construction dust is gonna be? Any experiences before? :(
Can't wait! I understand that the handing over of keys will move in batches. Any idea what the est timeline will be like from the 1st batch to the last few units being handed keys?
Also, the unit I bought is facing inflora... Does anyone have any idea how bad the construction dust is gonna be? Any experiences before? :(
Well this depend on the developers . Example heard Minton 1000 plus unit . Some of the owner after top 6 month later still haven't collected theirs key . Like tree house condo some of the owner take more they 3 month plus after top then receive their key . So cross fringer your can take your key faster
leftrightcentre
16-11-14, 22:38
Went to check out the progress earlier this evening. Again, noticeable progress, but still a bit to go. I would think that all the trees are already planted.
The refuse centre area. So long as there’s still refuse in holding, it means the work has yet to wrap up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/648884A9-20DF-43B7-9B5B-3616220F48F3_zpst6nm3mm0.jpg
The landscaping around the refuse centre area has not started, but you can see that lamp posts are up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/A3C762C8-2951-45C9-9A13-EAF150B7BF24_zpstys8dega.jpg
Lamp post up close. Foot path is about done. More trees planted as you can see in the distance.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/9952CA84-F3DD-4BBF-98F3-6E72FD49CBC2_zps8gz67gdk.jpg
The pond is filled with water, and you can see that there are larges stone tiles lining the bed. The timber decking for the pavilions are also completed. In the far end there is actually a row of plants tracing the wooden footpath.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/8DC5D711-8C3D-4794-9737-7361EC3C8FD0_zpsovjun90a.jpg
I see these plants on the outside of the development, and the original grass on the pavement has been dug up. I wonder if they would place the plants along the public pavement? Would be actually nice to walk along the pavement with plants on both sides (if the fencing is to be grown with creepy crawlies as well. Should block out more road nice too other than making it a generally more pleasant walking/driving experience through Flora Drive.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/323D65BB-A444-491A-80CE-6E41B8B70417_zpszbtzzvgh.jpg
The HID scanner is now working. There light is beeping and screaming that the gate had been left ajar. The side of the walkway is also lined with plants. Nice!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/084BDD62-EB36-4BF8-A9F9-7952F41F87C5_zpstfgx9ylo.jpg
Water feature wall not operational yet, but you can see that the bed has been laid with the stone tiles and spot lights are now installed.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/46D1EBB3-2F42-4C1B-BE76-93F30BCF860A_zpsq693jmpn.jpg
The driveway is looking better. The steel structure is not covered with timber but has brown painted aluminium (I think, surely metal though) to give some colour contrast.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/3A4B79A8-D560-4CC4-A2AE-0694B431E123_zpso8hj3c0a.jpg
A comparison against the showroom model. Slight change to the colour scheme.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges/Model/IMG_8119_zps9ef10654.jpg
The exit barrier is not installed. Didn’t notice it installed last week?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/D5F0A7CC-FF7A-444D-9195-C0C28F3FD18C_zpsuf0w3jvy.jpg
Plants laid out to be planted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/AF020872-FE57-4FE7-8CBC-9A5C03F606A3_zpsziqtf4tc.jpg
Comparison against the model. Noticed that the side stairs is new. A shortcut to the main gate which should be good for some.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges/Model/IMG_8117_zps125b361f.jpg
Clearer view of the side stairs and the footpath below. Landscaping for that part yet to be done. You can see that the lights to the carpark is now working. In fact power should be delivered throughout the entire development now as I see the various OG boxes lighted up. I think the carpark should be completed since the directional markings are already painted. Perhaps time to call for the next 5% for carparks and roads? Wouldn't half minded if they decide to call the carpark together with the TOP disbursement.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/FA0B57A5-85D9-4944-9E56-6AA6CAB2D8D0_zpszp8j71w9.jpg
Another comparison against the model. The stairs to the clubhouse is indeed glass railing on 1 side and stone wall on the other. Differences are the colour scheme and the plants at the ground level grass patch.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges/Model/IMG_8118_zps48a386bb.jpg
leftrightcentre
16-11-14, 22:48
Marina pool. Timber decking is all done. Landscaping also nearly all done up. Dining pavilion pretty much done except for the sink and furnishings? Looking pretty near completion.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/77606778-334A-4077-AF16-1A414971372F_zps1fv90z1z.jpg
Looks like this pathway is simply grass with no other plants? In the model there's at least some other plants along the wall. Hope people do not trample it so much to leave a trail of bald track. This pathway is for fire engine access so probably needs to be clear of obstacle.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/8F39C239-917B-47F5-A9ED-AA66C883CFC5_zpsvmid1z61.jpg
The emergency exit signage is lited up (not evident in photo). Pathway is laid. Grass patch pending.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/B15C90E6-8C71-4087-8DBB-40E04C819662_zpsn77qvrlx.jpg
Children’s pool. Looking completed. The pavement is pretty narrow on this part of the pool. Those staying on this side (ground floor) hopefully do not get water from overly enthusiastic kids splashing into their PES.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/2253B06E-5BB8-43EC-9A46-527C51A47262_zpsfsg1hq5l.jpg
This side of the pool has wider pavement. More privacy and slightly quieter for the owners on this side.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/6FA981F2-C976-458A-8AC3-83B504139697_zpsusi8aptn.jpg
Some contrasting colour to the stone bench. Plants planting underway. Seems like this is the only area with communal bench. Hmm…
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/3039E24F-311D-4F5E-8432-1AB0CAC3E843_zpsrilg8lke.jpg
They have painted over the plaster patch, but they did not patch up the cut lines! The worker that painted over should have taken some initiative and gotten someone to fill up the lines! In any case, I don't like the patchwork. So obviously reeking of shoddy workmanship even though the paint camouflages it little (badly!).
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/50739B7F-A356-4169-9622-C2E1AE2DD844_zpskrqnfj51.jpg
Grass patch planting in progress. The water fountain outside the ground floor units are also done.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/9401AFF6-AC79-487C-8B95-7C892DCAEE2E_zpshuskaay2.jpg
Noticed a defect on the wall. Wonder what’s the white plasticky thing under the skin? Hope they patch it up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/178DD71A-C435-4F8F-80B7-3C457C47AB0F_zps3jlccgrf.jpg
This is what I meant when I said the wall is not level. It is more obvious in the flesh. The levelling is “wavy front and back” and the height goes up and down. Don’t they use the air bubble to level?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/A81F5A44-0DDF-490F-9A88-816BD5E45935_zpsu2gp3eth.jpg
A little more and can be left to mother nature to do her magic. No signs of vertical landscaping on the hedge wall yet though.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/291DD81B-42F4-47E4-9DC6-4F32EB4FE94A_zpsnxm6pqfn.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/01F17F62-77A8-4074-9CA0-5EA4BEAAEA45_zps81kni1oz.jpg
You should be able to see the fridge and washer/dryer delivered and waiting to be installed. I think every unit should have the electrical appliances delivered now.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/8CECED22-0D0E-4D9D-9BEF-56FED127C05D_zpsee4bn1to.jpg
Basketball court still bare. You can probably spot the OG box by the block (beside the firehose) that is lighted up.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/8B332A0B-1880-4547-B6C2-48559AA1D9A0_zpsk5uhbzui.jpg
Tennis court looking similarly bare without the rubber flooring and net posts. You can however see the adventure island just about done except for the flying fox? The lift structure is also completed.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/65D5E51F-8BE2-464B-99FA-439EF1ED96F7_zpsvxqob3up.jpg
The wall is looking bare. Hope for plants. You can probably see on the far end that the railing levelling is also not done properly.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/7FAA49A3-BF11-4849-93BF-19C346E97D10_zpsp0cjbbul.jpg
Side gate.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/AA185BDF-7718-4F7A-83DB-AF6C3B0A1D07_zps2pxdayom.jpg
Walkway is good for 1 person with shopping bags and needing to walk sideways when there’s 2 way human traffic. Shelter is not much use against the morning sun and anything more than light rain without wind. You should easily notice that the railing levelling is off.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/5A093027-E494-48D9-A205-50F4D51E58D2_zpscm8xbd8v.jpg
To answer favfushsia, there is actually I would think decent distance between your block and inFlora. You can see that foundation has been completed for inFlora and has in fact built up to around L2/3. Considering that keys collection would be from CNY until perhaps 6 months on and the defects correction renovation, etc. I would think by the time the first owners move in could possible by around mid-2015 and there shouldn’t be much heavy construction on inFlora side. Sound and dust should not be too bad?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141116/26EB24DD-D4AC-4630-B2F5-2BCD6DC7FAD0_zpsjihfq3cm.jpg
jiangouwang
18-11-14, 09:56
Thanks a lot LRC for this fantastic update
favfuchsia
18-11-14, 20:32
Thanks Noexit and LRC for your opinion! Always looking forward to your updates LRC!
Thanks Noexit and LRC for your opinion! Always looking forward to your updates LRC!
Any fresh updates or news on TOP date?..
A question as well.. Is there a time lag between TOP and handing of keys?
Hi. I've heard that TOP was secured last Friday. Is there any truth to that?
Heard that TOP was secured last Friday. Is this true?
favfuchsia
25-11-14, 21:28
Heard that TOP was secured last Friday. Is this true?
Can someone validate this please? :)
Not possible i tin , as my last 5% b4 TOP is not pay yet .....
Called developer today. Was told TOP will be end Dec and collection of keys will go by batch before and after chinese new year.
leftrightcentre
30-11-14, 14:04
Went for a quick visit this noon. Progress is slight, and not to expectation. I was hoping it is all but waiting for TOP. Overall tidiness is sort of there. I would say 98-99% done? There’s still some finishing touches to be done. A number of units still had the fridge and washer in the living room.
Some trees are planted along the public roadside, near the main entrance.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/D2F7BAAA-9376-444A-9880-AB6250EDBB1F_zps4nmlvfqu.jpg
Side entrance. Either the plants grew up that quickly over 2 weeks, or they added more grown plants.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/78CEE22C-E86C-4707-87E4-04171A4D1E45_zpsf56vhsl5.jpg
Plan of the main entrance and driveway pasted at the side entrance. There is a layout of how the reception area is going to look like.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/ECEB787F-2A86-4B4F-9472-A44F5F9124F7_zpsfumxd9ua.jpg
The water feature. Not actually sure if this is a water feature. The are a few outlets in the pool making some water movement, but there’s no water flowing down from the top. No one is going to be able to see anything happening unless you are walking along the pavement.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/6FCC1D06-9049-4D0C-8E10-89078DAECA9E_zpslssyougk.jpg
More trees in the public area.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/EAD4D462-5562-4DBC-B763-2C66EBB2739F_zpsyyvytblj.jpg
Main signage. They have installed the spotlight. Same for the signage at the junction of Upper Changi.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/10AED47E-35C8-4EBA-82BD-F7BAA76BB685_zpsoeiwdmgq.jpg
This confirms that there are creepy crawlies for the fences.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/B68CFD03-5852-48DF-B597-ACD692F93D7E_zpszzvhqucp.jpg
From the plan, this pave is called the access way. There are simple barriers installed to prevent vehicular entry. Human access is not restricted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/7EC9779C-B809-4857-80BD-2A849421D2FD_zpsazchky5n.jpg
More creepy crawlies but only a short distance down. It looks like the further end needs to have them grown from inside the fence instead of outside.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/B355C12E-5780-4FA3-A029-7586F2E57C2E_zpst0iacgpt.jpg
Marina pool. Water is looking a nice shade of blue. The dining pavilion is ready, except for the sink.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/97865AA9-2C44-4CA4-B6FA-6A3C42F79EE6_zpsvpbqzz4q.jpg
Children pool. You can see in the far end that the tennis court should be ready. Likely rubber floored, painted, and spotlights completed. The half basketball court too. Didn’t walk to that end today.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/645ADE3E-C0DE-46B6-B174-B21C7DBD4FDA_zpsuxxxptsj.jpg
The ground floor units in this side of the development have a nice near private garden to enjoy. If only this are is not open to public eyes, these units would be quote desirable.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/3FC5917A-ADDD-4A04-B661-CDEF53FF50E1_zpszhyxudvz.jpg
Noticed that the TOP application was amended from 17 Oct to 6 Nov. Maybe an inspection was carried out but not to satisfaction?
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 06/11/2014 12:44:59 -
LRC tks for ur time for the latest update/pic .
Hi LRC thanks again for the updates.
Children pool. You can see in the far end that the tennis court should be ready. Likely rubber floored, painted, and spotlights completed. The half basketball court too. Didn’t walk to that end today.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141130/645ADE3E-C0DE-46B6-B174-B21C7DBD4FDA_zpsuxxxptsj.jpg
The color of the children's pool is starting to worry me, hope green is not the final color of the pool?
It looks more like a pond with an algae boom then a children beach pool.
Thanks for the update. So they did try to secure TOP last month but was not granted.
Main Signage. Its abit dark at night, probably the angle of the spotlight.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag308/Mabelle_YingYin/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-Snapchat-4232927780151749164-1514127562_zps1a93f421.jpg (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Mabelle_YingYin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-Snapchat-4232927780151749164-1514127562_zps1a93f421.jpg.html)
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag308/Mabelle_YingYin/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-2014-12-01225124-1305407611_zpsf10baf42.jpg (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Mabelle_YingYin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-2014-12-01225124-1305407611_zpsf10baf42.jpg.html)
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag308/Mabelle_YingYin/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-IMG-20141201-WA0002-680035339_zps6c953e56.jpg (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Mabelle_YingYin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/tmp_13002-IMG-20141201-WA0002-680035339_zps6c953e56.jpg.html)
Any fresh updates on TOP frnds?..
leftrightcentre
11-12-14, 17:35
I passed by HPC last night. Creepy crawlies are not growing on the fences still. Still see some plants waiting to be planted.
In any case, I asked the guard about TOP and he said already TOP'ed last week. Then today I called the project manager. He say not yet TOP, still expecting end-Dec. In the hands of BCA to issue. Keys collection likely only after CNY.
Hi all,
It has always been LRC updating us, thought it's time to contribute as well. I am not a professional like LRC, just random snaps from Iphone. LRC, just found out updating the photos for forums with embed links is such a pain, really appreciate your time spent on updating the rest of us :)
regards
PART 1 - Photos
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PART 2 - Photos
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Part 3 - Re-post Broken Link Photos
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HardcoreDude
15-12-14, 10:13
Thanks for the updates, just wondering what are they going to do with the surrounding wall, coz i didn't see any plant on it and seems they dont intend to paint it, its really ugly to leave it like this :(
I agree! They need to do something about it (walls and fence). Very bare and not nice to look at.
leftrightcentre
17-12-14, 13:51
I just received the notification for disbursement of 5% for car park dated yesterday. One step closer to TOP.
Hmm... It is a little confusing. There are some patio units on #01 yet some on #02. Some stacks only have #07 - some are the same #08 height as #08 is the roof terrace, but there are some stacks ending at #07 height.
Wonder how is the carpark like? Spiral down to basement? If at #01, how are those #01 patio units shielded from the carpark?
Relooking at the model, the entrance seems to be between the heights of #02 and #03. Let's not hope for basement carpark otherwise residents would have some fun spiralling in and out. It's much faster and easier to have a straight slope down 1 level rather than 2 level of spiral... Hope no owners donate car paint to the walls like all shopping malls spiral carparks. :P
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges/IMG_8119_zpsd8386cc4.jpg
(Update: checked the official documents, is basement carpark)
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges/5CertificateofNumberingdated23211_zps322b45f7.jpg
Let's see how far the progress would deviate from my guess-timation.
2013 Mar - #03 completed, >50% #04 + some #05 under construction
2013 Apr - #04 completed, >50% #05 under construction
2013 May - #05 completed
2013 Jun - #06 completed, start calling for next 10% for RC, start constructing external walls for lower levels
2013 Jul - #07 completed
2013 Aug - #08 completed
2013 Sep - start building entrance/function room, all external walls constructed
2013 Oct - start calling for next 5% brick walls
2013 Nov -
2013 Dec - external paintwork completed
2014 Jan - start building pools and roads, start calling for next 5% ceiling/roof
2014 Feb -
2014 Mar - start mounting aircon compressor
2014 Apr - start calling for next 5% elec+plumbling
2014 May -
2014 Jun - start planting greenery
2014 Jul - start calling for next 5% carpark/road/drains
2014 Aug -
2014 Sep -
2014 Oct - start calling for TOP (next 25%)
2014 Nov
2014 Dec
...
2015 Jun - CSC, start calling for final 15%
Bro LRC, your estimation is 6 months off?
leftrightcentre
18-12-14, 14:53
Bro LRC, your estimation is 6 months off?
:shame:
That was a guesstimation based on 9 months ahead of official TOP schedule without any real understandng of the construction industry. Some things just don't happen the way you like it anyway. It was after all just an eager attempt on my end.
Based on my own schedule, official completion date for foundation was 28 Jan 2013 (636 days) after initial launched on 22 Apr 2011.
Reinforced concrete 109 days later in May 2013 compared to guesstimation of Jun.
Partition wall was another 229 days later in Jan 2014 compared to Oct 2013.
Ceiling was another 72 days later in Mar compared to Jan.
Door subframe was another 51 days later in May compared to Apr.
Carpark is now 212 days later in Dec compared to Jul.
TOP is expecting this month compared to Oct.
So all in all, some hits and misses. If the TOP does come this month, a 2 months miss isn't all that bad. The sad part is Foresque launched later but TOP significantly earlier. I went past Foresque yesterday. It actually looks good. Except for the price haha.
In any case, I hope the internal workmanship is superb to make up for everything!
Did any of you saw the facade paint work???? Is sooooo bad & unfinished, especially the tower facing Upp Changi Road & you could see touch up on the facade. Is a shame... The fencing around the compound look soooo cheapo, the wooden strips beside Hedges Park sign already has wood/brown stain on the wall. Is so sad to see so many things not doing well, very poor QC :(
hedgesalvin
26-12-14, 08:50
I do agree that the paintwork is not done properly. Because my block is that one facing Upp Changi Rd North. Not only is the facade fading, the area above the balcony sliding doors is done sloppily and half of the sliding-door-frame is tarred with paint and no effort by the workers to remove the paint. I wonder if I can raise it as a defect upon key collection?
In any case, I read from FB pg, that the TOP application is again suspended. Including today, with only 3.5 working days in 2014, looks like TOP can only be realised in 2015. Sigh. What a pity. and Hong Leong+Tripartite+Lian Beng are disappointing.
leftrightcentre
26-12-14, 09:20
If there's anything that we are not happy with concerning our item units I'm quite sure it's only reasonable that we are able to list them as defects and expect appropriate remedy.
I was thinking that we should ask group together and submit a defects list to the common property to the MCST and have them touch up until we the residents are happy. After all the developer is responsible as the interim MCST.
Is a very poor design project. I never see a condominium without roof. Some 1 storey units on top floor has no roof covering their living hall balcony. Some pent house was totally opened without roof. That means master room balcony will get totally wet from rain. The design looks so untidy. They have squarish shaped side facade with different colors & some top floor units without strips roof, making the whole project very messy. Is nice to have the strips & they should uniform out & give very units.
Biloulou,Are you unhappy with design or quality ?..Project design could have been understood before you bought unit at HP and believe if somebody is not happy he will not buy it.... Project execution and quality is a different issue and it's good you are pointing it out for benefit for all of us..
I understand and respect your perspective bro but your use of words as "poor", " shame", " untidy", " messy" etc suggests its a total crap and disaster Condo project... This really hard for those who will call it their dream home soon...Worried if we don't understand your concerns and comments clearly there is a risk of setting unnecessary pessimism and bad image for HP......
Best rgds, Gul
Part 3 - Re-post Broken Link Photos
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a586/markasong1/Hedges%20Park/IMG_2462_zps705850bb.jpg
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a586/markasong1/Hedges%20Park/IMG_2461_zps31526711.jpg
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a586/markasong1/Hedges%20Park/IMG_2438_zpsbc830556.jpg
This development has a flavour of Flamingo Valley in Siglap. Not bad actually.
Biloulou,Are you unhappy with design or quality ?..Project design could have been understood before you bought unit at HP and believe if somebody is not happy he will not buy it.... Project execution and quality is a different issue and it's good you are pointing it out for benefit for all of us..
I understand and respect your perspective bro but your use of words as "poor", " shame", " untidy", " messy" etc suggests its a total crap and disaster Condo project... This really hard for those who will call it their dream home soon...Worried if we don't understand your concerns and comments clearly there is a risk of setting unnecessary pessimism and bad image for HP......
Best rgds, Gul
Well said. I am not an owner here. But looking through the few photo shots taken. It's kind of Flamingo Valley aka (also not owner ). Overall layout and design is good. Paints or any thing not shining or dull can be touch up before DLP period. Cheers !!
hedgesalvin
28-12-14, 15:41
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I went to do a site visit. There was hardly any worker on site. I think throughout the 30 min duration of my visit around the compound, I only saw at most 5 workers. But they are not involved in any major work. No acceleration of any progress.
I took some photos and attached them here.
Photo 1 shows the rubbish compound. If there's still rubbish, meaning work still not completed?
Photo 2 shows the BBQ pit. This one in photo if its completed, means there's still others not done. I saw the not completed ones in the side nearer to Upp Changi Rd North.
Photo 3 shows the re-tiling work in the Pavilion Pool. Is it because they failed QC check and thus need to re-tile? Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
Photo 4 shows the big mess at Upp Changi Rd North. Still no sign of clearing up here.
Photo 5 shows the much undone landscaping at the side entrance.98269827982498289825
Biloulou i'm doubt of ur comments . How true or sincere of ur post ?? Is the HP developement deviate much frm wat u buy ??
HardcoreDude
29-12-14, 09:19
Biloulou i'm doubt of ur comments . How true or sincere of ur post ?? Is the HP developement deviate much frm wat u buy ??
I dont think Biloulou is the HP owner, owner will never make such comments, seems more like someone's sub-acc who purposely bad mouth hedges park, newly registered acc with only 2 posts and all are negative comments, weird ?
Biloulou,Are you unhappy with design or quality ?..Project design could have been understood before you bought unit at HP and believe if somebody is not happy he will not buy it.... Project execution and quality is a different issue and it's good you are pointing it out for benefit for all of us..
I understand and respect your perspective bro but your use of words as "poor", " shame", " untidy", " messy" etc suggests its a total crap and disaster Condo project... This really hard for those who will call it their dream home soon...Worried if we don't understand your concerns and comments clearly there is a risk of setting unnecessary pessimism and bad image for HP......
Best rgds, Gul
Agreed with what Gul had said and please do not get me wrong and perceived me as being defensive. Concerns about the design would have surfaced during the purchase much like buying a car. If the outlook is not to your liking you would not have set you mind on it in the first place. As for QC issue, we can only comment about we have gotten possession of the unit.
leftrightcentre
29-12-14, 09:53
It's ok. Everyone is entitled to their own comments and we are mature adults who are able to discern facts and make our own judgement.
In any case, design is hardly objective and is relative to one experience, taste, and of course, budget. Granted HPC may not be the best designed development, and probably none of us would buy this project if money is no object, but this is a place that we were sufficiently happy to have bought into.
I myself is quite happy with the design. Any gripes and comments are made in fussiness and eagerness of an impatient and owner with certain peculiar expectations and focus.
leftrightcentre
29-12-14, 09:54
It's ok. Everyone is entitled to their own comments and we are mature adults who are able to discern facts and make our own judgement.
In any case, design is hardly objective and is relative to one experience, taste, and of course, budget. Granted HPC may not be the best designed development, and probably none of us would buy this project if money is no object, but this is a place that we were sufficiently happy to have bought into.
I myself is quite happy with the design. Any gripes and comments are made in fussiness and eagerness of an impatient and owner with certain peculiar expectations and focus.
leftrightcentre
29-12-14, 10:07
BTW, I intend to make a trip down on Wed 31st for the final visit of the year. Hope the weather would be fine. Expecting to be there about 130! If anyone decides to be there do say hi :D
Snap more pictures to keep us posted of the latest development.
Like many eager owners, I am looking forward to the key collection day. No doubt, am disappointed with the slow progress but I am still very happy that my new home is soon within reach :)
Manage our own expectations well and we won't be sorely disappointed. I am sure everyone had bought the unit of their choice after much careful thoughts.
If one had bought the top floor; one would know there's no roofing. So, leave the worrying to those owners instead. Who knows they are happy just like that ?
I pop by yesterday evening and I am still feeling stoked !! Yes, the landscaping isn't quite up to mark, rubbish lying all around etc etc. But we are almost there !
Its a place I bought which I can proudly say it's my "home". So no regrets whatsoever. Just patiently waiting . . . .
favfuchsia
01-01-15, 09:26
Best wishes for the 2015 everyone! Looking forward to TOP....!
hedgesalvin
01-01-15, 10:58
Hi a happy new year to all.
Just to be very objective here. Biloulou's comments are indeed very critical but in reality very true. I can attest to that because my unit is in that particular block referred (facing Upp Changi Road North). Living nearby, I visit the site very often, and can see through the fencing around the compound. The facade of that block is fading and the paint for my unit exterior is sloppy, because the balcony sliding door frames and window frames are tarred here and there. The fencing really is shoddy because it's the metallic industrial type. In KL, it's even used as roadside barricade. The wooden strips are in no better state.
Had all these poor QC arisen because of very fast progress, had the progress been so fast such that TOP is secured already in Aug/Sept 2014, then of course we should all appreciate the work done and not be too picky. But in reality, the truth is, TOP has not even been secured by today, 1 Jan 2015. I therefore feel that much better quality QC is really expected by owners. Because of this slow progress and long delay of TOP, I think it is therefore only fair for houseowners to expect tip-top condition for QC.
I'm sure therefore Biloulou, if he is an owner like many if not all of us here are, have felt expasperated like myself too, especially since mine is the unit in that block that looks at the fencing front and side. Let's therefore be objective and not too defensive (apologies for i can't think of a better word than defensive).
Finally, do share news around here when TOP is secured. and do wish me luck that i can raise the sloppy paintwork for my unit exterior as a defect and get rectified.
leftrightcentre
02-01-15, 09:20
Wishing all HPC residents, Flora neighbours, and fellow forum members a fantastic 2015 ahead. May our units TOP in ahead of time with industry leading quality and values soaring to the skies!
I did my last visit on 31st around 1630hrs. Frankly speaking. Sorely disappointed. Not only was TOP not obtained, the progress is nowhere in the final state of clearing rubbish, general cleaning, and waiting for move in.
1. Paintwork is somewhat completed but the state and quality is very lacking. Visible patches of differing shades and tone could be seen from no less than 10m (perhaps 20m) away. Paint lines are not clean and stained areas are not ouched up. Some parts like the aircon ledge are like missing paintwork. Surely Tripartite is not handing over the development in is state?!?! I hope a round of proper touch up and cleaning is in the schedule!
2. Fridge and washer-dryer are seen on a good number go balcony. Were they moved out or just arrived? More working required internally?
3. Defects of the perimeter fencing are not rectified. Remember the photo I took of the timber strips where cuts were made to slot in the horizontal steel bar? The cuts are not filled up with plaster and where plastered they were painted over but not given the texture treatment. It's so obvious that the work is sloppy. Are they not going to do someone about it?
4. There's a section of the Al-cheapo steel wire frame that is coated with dirty cement and also damaged but not replaced. There are also some sections where the fence is not flanged at both ends resulting in really shaky and weak fence. Checkout the videos.
5. BBQ pits/wash basin are yet to be installed in the pavilions.
Anyway, photos below.
The construction waste container is still around.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/6740187A-7944-4A9F-8AC2-8EB21A6F5884_zpsfi4o3t49.jpg
Creepy crawlies along the perimeter fence to inFlora planted. There're still some seedlings on the ground waiting to be planted.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/04DA860F-D945-4EB1-96AE-159E1E7723F6_zpsmzypiqdi.jpg
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/22013379-FD85-4662-8632-5E60ABB1EA70_zps6thnxyiq.jpg
I guess the is the main water pipe?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/CEE2C545-53E2-4FA6-9F51-60F8DB7D53BB_zps07pbe4jh.jpg
Dining pavilion (or is this the BBQ pit?) not completed still. Are they waiting for the pit or sink? I hope they are using the LPG powered pits instead of traditional charcoal pits. Flavour aside, prefer the convenience and lower pollution.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/C4DC0179-9CAB-46D7-8650-0366E8A449D7_zpsgntoo5jy.jpg
Wonder why the feature tiles in the pond are taken out? Anyway check out the likely final state of the hedge wall. Grey paint with rough stone texture. Don't think there'd be wall hugging creepy crawlies on them?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/B0D3A5FF-CC88-40AF-9EDD-7D5CAFF34CED_zpseykhlzgi.jpg
Creepy crawly grown from the internal planter.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/40963E10-5818-492F-AABD-0ED29708AA16_zpsu40esg0q.jpg
Did they move the fridge and washer-dryer to the balcony or they just arrived? More work to be done internally I guess.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/59242CDC-FACF-43BA-84FF-1B2D98718E8E_zpsxbtjuish.jpg
These crawlies is so slow growing. Compare to the photos I took a few weeks back. I think the fence would maybe be like only 5% covered by the time we collect the keys if we are lucky.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/D14DF969-C3E4-4EF5-8C2B-94E8F02286CD_zpsiewi6npw.jpg
This is probably the most advanced crawly.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/EA1279C0-191B-4AC8-93A5-D1BA42EC598F_zpsa9u8fwwh.jpg
More crawlies planted on the inner planter.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/8804EB16-B86C-4E5F-8F44-D8059C469FB6_zpsun0ncmb6.jpg
The leisure boats are in. The wash basin of this dining pavilion is also not installed yet. Tables and chairs are not in yet.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/E2C041B1-320A-493A-814C-12BDB5C39EC9_zpslxdnpuzh.jpg
The workers damaged the grass patch on the fire engine access way. The landscapers would be back to touch up this part I guess. I hope fellow residents treat the grass well if not there'd be an ugly trail where resident tread. Anyway, the seedlings on the planter don't seem to be growing much!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/1E07F1E6-5A9A-42FC-8480-87533AFDB07E_zpsn0lbqyor.jpg
Not much discernible change in the children's pool. The hedge wall on the far end is paint and textured. But the drainage is leaving an unsightly trail of dried up dirt and mud on the wall. How often would the walls be cleaned? Would they plant crawlies on the wall to improve the look and hide the dirt?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/186246C1-FE0D-448D-8D50-AA1BF0E13418_zpsr9ciyqvr.jpg
Crawlies planted along the entire length of fencing along Flora Drive. You can clearly see the soil that was washed down the drainage on the hedge wall here.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/96DD105E-1A58-4619-8E68-93FE2B7ED78E_zpsdnsrkdxq.jpg
Crawlies along the length of Changing Road North.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/6EA4D25D-5569-436C-85D1-E07C774C7F96_zpsrflgocqo.jpg
These crawlies along CRN are dead, withered, and dried up. Hope this will not happen after move in!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/85FDB511-44FD-44A4-A4CF-19038EF69B35_zpsxqi4wgm1.jpg
Half basketball court and tennis court rubber floor laid and painted waiting for challengers. Noticed that there's a release switch from inside the tennis court. I guess electronic resident card is need to enter the court.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/9E85A709-1DD0-4DE0-825D-4FD14E1EB455_zpsdyyyd5ml.jpg
Wonder if the air on ledge is going to be left like this? It's looking weird that the ledge is not fully painted. Is this acceptable for a private housing project?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/A840716E-F23C-4A79-84A3-4C0DFA2EE675_zpspjkurtdt.jpg
Take a good look at the third fence from the right. This panel section is coated with cement and looking unsightly. There's a portion near the base that is indented if you look closely. Even if the crawlies are going to cover it, I don't think is something that is acceptable!
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020141231/11C57B62-B5E2-4B6D-93F6-D4F7E4D4FD3F_zpsa4lv9f9u.jpg
Having the same sentiments. I also went there yesterday and landscape was a disappointment. I do hope everything will be alright come key collection.
The hedge wall still looks like raw concrete, if its hand over to us like this then really disappointing.
leftrightcentre
03-01-15, 08:24
The videos of the fence:
See how a light nudge can shake the fence.
http://goo.gl/7f0hpT
http://goo.gl/C0O973
The videos of the fence:
See how a light nudge can shake the fence.
http://goo.gl/7f0hpT
http://goo.gl/C0O973
Happy new year all!!
Wow LRC your eyes are sharp! Can I invite you to inspect my house post TOP, free flow of beer provided.
As you have rightfully point out there is something wrong with the fence. It seems the first fence is different from the second. From the looks of it the first fence is missing the triangular thing at the bottom, which I guess gives its structural reinforcement?
leftrightcentre
07-01-15, 10:38
Happy new year all!!
Wow LRC your eyes are sharp! Can I invite you to inspect my house post TOP, free flow of beer provided.
As you have rightfully point out there is something wrong with the fence. It seems the first fence is different from the second. From the looks of it the first fence is missing the triangular thing at the bottom, which I guess gives its structural reinforcement?
I was wondering if we should send in a joint letter of concerns to the developer before they TOP? We can provide the photos showing the unacceptable quality to give them some pressure?
leftrightcentre
07-01-15, 11:01
I just called the project manager. Has not TOP but they are expecting it anytime now. Still within "end-Dec give and take 1-2 weeks".
Have briefly communicated the general defects I.e. Facade painting, shaky fence, dented fence, uneven surfaces, etc. He said he'll take note for now but the proper channel for feedback for common property would be to the appointed managing agent after TOP.
I am still thinking to send in some photos particularly the fence and the uneven height stone wall since the creepy crawlies will need to be replanted and given time to regrow after replacement. Anyone keen to contribute?
I'd rather they give us the TOP now instead.
The joint letter can go after we receive the keys.
hedgesalvin
07-01-15, 15:40
I share the same sentiments, that I would rather TOP now. Other things really can wait.
Anyway, saw from Seastrand thread, that the owners joined forces to make noise in early Dec. Then, very soon, Seastrand got its TOP. An inspiration to us?
Hello neighbours, it's been a while since I drop by here. However, have been tracking bca website with no good news for us still. I went over seastrand forum to have a look, their letter is to call for some revisions to be done on fencing, lighting etc...and on the letter they actually wrote will have lawyer to hold payment to Far East if these revisions are not make Please advise if I am looking at a wrong letter written by one of the future seastrand owners.
Agree, we should come together n voice out unhappiness on certain things but also 100% agree it should happened after TOP. Guessed it won't help much for us to voice out on delayed TOP, coz afterall legal TOP is 2016. So we actually don't have any ground? Please correct me if I am wrong.
We have waited so long...(I am getting tired and I badly need a home). But guessed the only option now is to wait....start shopping for your new home to get by this waiting. I have started shopping quite a bit and my sister house is my temporary storage place....lol
Anyone care to share which mattress brand is good for consideration?
Hi neighbours, wondering if anyone has the contact number of the project manager?
Hi neighbours, wondering if anyone has the contact number of the project manager?
Wang Choon Beng
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hedgesalvin
13-01-15, 22:08
Developer now says TOP expected in end of Jan. These delays are disgusting. :-C
Regulators
13-01-15, 22:33
Better check the quality of the finishes very thoroughly, especially the flooring which many tend to overlook.
Anyone knows what are the major qualifying factors for TOP? Did the developers / project manager disclose the reason(s) why BCA suspend the TOP application?
Thanks.
I can understand the anxiety of the owners with regards to the TOP date. Chances are high for TOP by end Jan based on Developer's indication. Don't worry about the suspensions by BCA. Such suspensions are common and its a general / administrative term used by BCA in the TOP process. I pass by HPark every morning and I can see that its ready for TOP. Best Wishes to all owners of HP.
leftrightcentre
19-01-15, 22:21
I made a detour into Flora to take a quick look at HPC earlier this evening to see what surprise awaits me this time.
Sigh... No progress! It's not like it's all fully done up waiting for move in.
1. I am still seeing a large number of fridge and washer out in the living (some in the balcony). Why?
2. Some creepy crawlies have grown, but all in all, I wonder if there's even a 0.1% coverage. 99% of the crawlies have not even grown too 1/4 height, not to mention filling up horizontally. Some crawlies are already browning/dead.
3. In fact, quite a number of the landscape has already browned/died. Is there something not quite right with the soil/drainage or is the weather simply too hot the last few weeks? The fire engine access is like half bare now. Under if this is due to the heavy traffic or...? Would the plants be replanted?
4. BBQ and dining pavilions still not equipped with the fixtures not to mention furnishings. I can see the main pool but I doubt the deck chairs are there.
5. Weeds/litter still seen in the perimeter planter boxes instead.
6. Other than seeing a few workers walking out/standing around talking on their phones I seen no other activities. Ok, it was close to 7pm but what are those workers actually working on? Can't see what's going on in the past 3 weeks? I don't even see general cleaning or facade touchup?
7. Ok, maybe there's some work/changes on the clubhouse. Looks like they are building a shelter for the entrance to the clubhouse on L2. Think this is something new that is not in the model? Can't recall and not going to dig up the photos just to check.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/Progress%2020150119/9964D3E1-61F9-4C90-A461-07051344BFF4_zps8sb2uref.jpg
leftrightcentre
19-01-15, 22:28
Came across this last week. Glass curtain. Moving panels of glass for your balcony to create an on-demand enclosed space. This does not seem to contradict the BCA restrictions on balcony works. They are not permanent and can be easily retracted/folded to fully expose the balcony.
Looks interesting and could extend the usable/practical space of your unit if you have a decently large balcony to shift the dining table out.
http://glasscurtains.co
http://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdeaa9_220609423ec04e6484bda28a701573b2.jpg_srz_926_620_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz
TOP application suspended again.
BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 16/01/2015 16:54:22
Oh no! Delayed again?!? When will we get to move in??? This is so frustrating.
Yes...v.v.frustrating. it's takes almost 4 years to build a 501 unit condo!!! Look at Bedok Reservoir Road, Waterfront Isle launch after HGP, the landscape and plants already put up.
leftrightcenter you didn't see workers at the site cos they have moved to waterfront Isle already. I jog every evening around the area and see no improvement and default not done since early Dec 2014. Fridge and washer still not fix.
anxious owner
22-01-15, 17:46
We contacted the project manager yesterday. He claims that the TOP is still on track for end of this month and that key collection can start soon after.
I hope he is right but I'm not as confident as he is considering how many times the TOP application has been suspended.
Earlier posts referred to the uncovered balconies of top floor units. I bought one of those units. I believe there were some discussions about this subject some time ago. There was an idea of approaching the developer to find a solution. Was there any progress to this?
leftrightcentre
22-01-15, 18:00
We contacted the project manager yesterday. He claims that the TOP is still on track for end of this month and that key collection can start soon after.
I hope he is right but I'm not as confident as he is considering how many times the TOP application has been suspended.
Earlier posts referred to the uncovered balconies of top floor units. I bought one of those units. I believe there were some discussions about this subject some time ago. There was an idea of approaching the developer to find a solution. Was there any progress to this?
Not sure about the rest but I'm starting to find the responses to be rather patronising. No doubt any date before the official TOP date is a bonus but the multiple reschedules is slowly but surely bankrupting the credibility. And to benchmark against the industry norm, Tripartite is considered performing badly. It is either amazing that at least 2 other developers managed to deliver their projects that considerably ahead of time (launched months after but TOP months earlier) or Tripartite management and execution ability is mediocre to speak the least.
Anyway there's nothing to do except wait. Hope the keys would be collected within the quarter.
Still upset that no work is apparently done while waiting for TOP. Can't the aesthetic and general cleaning and whatever loose ends be tightened up in the time being? Can't the white goods be fitted and not exposed to the elements? it's not like everything is only pending the authorities. :(
Came across this last week. Glass curtain. Moving panels of glass for your balcony to create an on-demand enclosed space. This does not seem to contradict the BCA restrictions on balcony works. They are not permanent and can be easily retracted/folded to fully expose the balcony.
Looks interesting and could extend the usable/practical space of your unit if you have a decently large balcony to shift the dining table out.
No this is not allowed. It fully seals the balcony from the outside when closed, which is not allowed as the balcony is stipulated as semi-outdoor space. That is why FEO installs perforated/louvered screens for balconies of some of its projects, but never glass curtains. I have checked and explored this option before, and found out that it will not be approved. Otherwise we would have seen many condo owners installing them. However this restriction does not apply to the really old condos, which fall under an older set of regulations.
Earlier posts referred to the uncovered balconies of top floor units. I bought one of those units. I believe there were some discussions about this subject some time ago. There was an idea of approaching the developer to find a solution. Was there any progress to this?
This question has been answered previously. Someone checked with the developer and the reply was that installing a shelter over these balconies will cause the condo to exceed its GFA (Gross Floor Area), so URA will never allow it. Uncovered balconies are considered open terrace space which are 'free space' that developer can sell to owners outside of the condo's GFA. Personally I find it quite curious as the condo model and brochure clearly shows the 8th floor balconies without shelter, so I assume buyers should have bought with their eyes open and accepted it?
TOP by end of the month (Jan 2015)?
I don't think so, look at the children pool water still no clear, crawlies nor growing, some even dried up, rubbish in the pond, fridge and washer still in the living room. Very disappointed with Tripartite, I thought Hong Leong groups are reputable???
This question has been answered previously. Someone checked with the developer and the reply was that installing a shelter over these balconies will cause the condo to exceed its GFA (Gross Floor Area), so URA will never allow it. Uncovered balconies are considered open terrace space which are 'free space' that developer can sell to owners outside of the condo's GFA. Personally I find it quite curious as the condo model and brochure clearly shows the 8th floor balconies without shelter, so I assume buyers should have bought with their eyes open and accepted it?
http://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/circulars/2014/Feb/dc14-03.aspx
There has been a revision of GFA in Feb2014. These owners might be able to erect a cover but there some by-laws...
http://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/circulars/2014/Feb/dc14-03.aspx
There has been a revision of GFA in Feb2014. These owners might be able to erect a cover but there some by-laws...
Actually they still can't. From the circular:
"On 12 January 2013, URA implemented revised guidelines which treated PES and private RT in non-landed strata-titled residential developments as Gross Floor Area (GFA). The revised guidelines apply to developments which are submitted and approved on or after 12 January 2013."
The new guidelines only apply to condo plans submitted on or after 12 Jan 2013. In addition, unlike older condos where PES and open terraces are outside of GFA (e.g. Hedges), PES and open terraces are now part of GFA for these newly approved condos, which is why it no longer matters whether they are sheltered or not. This revision is URA's response to developers' excessive exploitation of the free space in the form of PES and open terraces in the past.
An architect friend who manages private condo projects explained these to me.
No this is not allowed. It fully seals the balcony from the outside when closed, which is not allowed as the balcony is stipulated as semi-outdoor space. That is why FEO installs perforated/louvered screens for balconies of some of its projects, but never glass curtains. I have checked and explored this option before, and found out that it will not be approved. Otherwise we would have seen many condo owners installing them. However this restriction does not apply to the really old condos, which fall under an older set of regulations.
If make it such that it doesn't full seal the balcony..still can or not?
Anyway iirc, the TOP "suspension" doesn't mean something is wrong ..its just that the submission is still in progress. This is a final step so be patient!
And to share, this defect checklist should be useful to you:
http://allthingscozyandhomely.blogspot.sg/2014/10/hdb-defect-checking-revisited.html.
If gotten the keys liao...would be great to put up some photos to share how it looks like. :)
Hi, what about roller blinds for patio, is it ok with that?
leftrightcentre
25-01-15, 22:47
Things may change. Read this: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/housing/story/calls-condos-lift-ban-safety-grilles-20150125
Actually an owner could always leave one panel open or some other means to fit the description. A comparison is with those bamboo or roller blinds. When they are lowered the balcony is fully enclosed and covered too just like the glass curtains. When they retract, so can the glass curtains to reveal the full balcony. In terms of facade that glass curtain introduced less change.
I visited the show room for Jade residences with movable panels that can span the whole balcony. Yes, the panels are interleaved and have gals horizontally. But an owner can easily install glass panels behind and I doubt anyone can tell the difference from the outside.
Anyway, my balcony is not of a size to benefit. 4 bedders and maybe 3 may have practical use.
Actually they still can't. From the circular:
"On 12 January 2013, URA implemented revised guidelines which treated PES and private RT in non-landed strata-titled residential developments as Gross Floor Area (GFA). The revised guidelines apply to developments which are submitted and approved on or after 12 January 2013."
The new guidelines only apply to condo plans submitted on or after 12 Jan 2013. In addition, unlike older condos where PES and open terraces are outside of GFA (e.g. Hedges), PES and open terraces are now part of GFA for these newly approved condos, which is why it no longer matters whether they are sheltered or not. This revision is URA's response to developers' excessive exploitation of the free space in the form of PES and open terraces in the past.
An architect friend who manages private condo projects explained these to me.
Point 4 in circular dated 28feb2014 gives the same flexibilities to property approved before Jan2013.
Point 4 in circular dated 28feb2014 gives the same flexibilities to property approved before Jan2013.
Yes...seems you are right, though it also comes with various restrictions.
Hi, what about roller blinds for patio, is it ok with that?
That's not a problem, though I hope the developer will standardise the colour.
The glass panel idea looks interesting, but the greenhouse effect will be serious? I doubt it will be approved as it's not invisible safety grilles that are justified by safety reasons. Unless anyone has seen them installed in any new condos?
Things may change. Read this: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/housing/story/calls-condos-lift-ban-safety-grilles-20150125
Actually an owner could always leave one panel open or some other means to fit the description. A comparison is with those bamboo or roller blinds. When they are lowered the balcony is fully enclosed and covered too just like the glass curtains. When they retract, so can the glass curtains to reveal the full balcony. In terms of facade that glass curtain introduced less change.
I visited the show room for Jade residences with movable panels that can span the whole balcony. Yes, the panels are interleaved and have gals horizontally. But an owner can easily install glass panels behind and I doubt anyone can tell the difference from the outside.
Anyway, my balcony is not of a size to benefit. 4 bedders and maybe 3 may have practical use.
Well, safety grilles are justified by safety reasons, but not glass panels. Blinds and such cannot fully seal the space as there will be gaps, unlike glass panels, which will allow the balcony to be airconditioned and used as part of the living room. As for glass behind screens, that will be flaunting of regulations and owners will be told to remove them if caught. Installed glass panels are very obvious and easily caught if they defy regulations. Best to check with relevant authorities if anyone is very keen nevertheless.
Latest TOP application status... Is it normal to go through a few rounds (4th?) of suspended status before it gets approved, as part of the application process?
BCA-TOP-APPLN SUSPENDED 23/01/2015 16:51:25
anxious owner
26-01-15, 14:18
Latest reply from the project manager. He says they expect to obtain TOP 'in a few days'. I suppose this counts as an improvement. They are actually talking in terms of days rather than weeks.
I called the project manager 2 weeks ago and he said 'anytime now'...and it has been 2 weeks since...
Latest reply from the project manager. He says they expect to obtain TOP 'in a few days'. I suppose this counts as an improvement. They are actually talking in terms of days rather than weeks.
Fingers crossed xx
TOP approved! Just checked the BCA website. :)
leftrightcentre
29-01-15, 09:34
Yes! Please can I have the keys before CNY? :D
A1207-00002-2010-BP01 BCA-TOP-APPLN APPROVED 28/01/2015 09:45:00 -
Finally! Hopefully key collection can be speed up :)
leftrightcentre
29-01-15, 09:54
I have been advised that there's a proper procedure to follow to open the door. Need to roll pineapple on the floor etc.
Any feng shui enthusiasts here can advise? Links to articles checklists etc?
So excited. Must do everything right haha
Yay! Fi-nal-ly!!:chuncky:
HardcoreDude
29-01-15, 10:59
Finally after loooooooong waiting,are we going to have any pre-handover party or sth?
👍 at last!!! Please update forum if anyone gets the key. 😊
What is the typical lead time after TOP for the first batch of key collection?
Thanks!
http://www.simlian.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Centrale-8-Key-Collection-Information-for-Website.pdf
Can refer to the above on the key collection information. Much depends on how fast the lawyers and your bank work I suppose.
anxious owner
29-01-15, 18:21
The project manager said to revert back in 2 weeks' time for key collection dates. Prior to this, he did say they expect key collection to begin in February.
For what it's worth, the guidance I receive was sometime in March/April for those in Blk 87.
The project manager said to revert back in 2 weeks' time for key collection dates. Prior to this, he did say they expect key collection to begin in February.
For what it's worth, the guidance I receive was sometime in March/April for those in Blk 87.
If key collection begin in Febuary and Blk87 may only be able to collect in April, means 1 month plus for 500units to collect? Slow...
http://www.hotnewproperty.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Hedges-Park-Siteplan.jpg
They will usually start from the units deeper in first starting from block 89 outwards.
Yap at last TOP approved . Eager to get key . Hope to get at the soonest .
What i've seen at different project , key collection is scatter at different blocks .
UOTE=anxious owner;500288]The project manager said to revert back in 2 weeks' time for key collection dates. Prior to this, he did say they expect key collection to begin in February.
For what it's worth, the guidance I receive was sometime in March/April for those in Blk 87.[/QUOTE]
😆 finally TOP yet too soon to be happy, not sure key collection needs how long to process? Every owner has a reason to move in ASAP but reno work can't be done due to CNY even keys can be collected in every Feb😠, wonder how to get the first priority?
Friends,
Are we sure that the TOP has happened. I sent an email to my lawyers and this is what I received today:
“We have also been informed by the developers’ solicitors that their clients are obtaining the Temporary Occupation Permit on the first quarter of this year. The notice of Vacant Possession will be served in stages and they are unable to confirm when they will serve for your block. We will keep you updated as soon as we receive the Notice of Vacant Possession from the developers’ solicitors”
May be the lawyers are not well informed. I searched BCA website as well and I could not find any place where is says Hedges has TOP approved.
May I request if somebody can confirm with fresh updates and also share the official link at BCA pls!....
Best rgds, Gull
Here you go : https://www.bca.gov.sg/eservice/ProcessCDNew.aspx
Project Reference Number: A1207-00002-2010-BP01
Friends,
Are we sure that the TOP has happened. I sent an email to my lawyers and this is what I received today:
“We have also been informed by the developers’ solicitors that their clients are obtaining the Temporary Occupation Permit on the first quarter of this year. The notice of Vacant Possession will be served in stages and they are unable to confirm when they will serve for your block. We will keep you updated as soon as we receive the Notice of Vacant Possession from the developers’ solicitors”
May be the lawyers are not well informed. I searched BCA website as well and I could not find any place where is says Hedges has TOP approved.
May I request if somebody can confirm with fresh updates and also share the official link at BCA pls!....
Best rgds, Gull
leftrightcentre
02-02-15, 11:07
This is what my lawyer advised on the procedures to come:
Once we have received the Notice to take vacant possession (“NTVP”) in respect of the property from the developer’s solicitor, we shall contact you to inform you on the amount and payee’s name of the 6 months’ maintenance fees and survey fee (if any).
Aside for the bank, we will submit a copy of the NTVP to them and request them to release the housing loan urgently (please note that the bank needs at least 7 working days to release the housing loan).
After the developer has received and cleared the payments from you and the bank, then you can start to contact developer for an appointment to collect your key.
Just checked the BCA website, TOP approved now processing CSC inspection.
Called developer this morning was told keys collection schedule after CNY
What's the update now? Anyone received lawyer's letter?
What's the update now? Anyone received lawyer's letter?
Nothing so far :-(
Wait & wait & wait, cross our fingers, pray hard during CNY, nothing we can do now, condemned Tripartite Developers service!!!
Hi to All HP owners Wishing u guys an early Happy Chinese New Year . Hope to c u guys soon ...
HP owners, do anyone know how much is the estimated monthly maintenance fee for HP.
Hereby, I upfront wishes all HP owners a PROSPEROUS HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR, ‘GONG XI FA CAI, WAN SHI RU YI'
HP owners, do anyone know how much is the estimated monthly maintenance fee for HP.
Hereby, I upfront wishes all HP owners a PROSPEROUS HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR, ‘GONG XI FA CAI, WAN SHI RU YI'
I was told approx. $245 – $392 (depending on the "no. of shares", i.e. how "big" your unit)
My 2+1 is around $300 (6 shares, I think)
HP project has many facilities thus high cost of maintenance. Take Foresque condo for example; Foresque condo maintenance fee per share is $55 (exclude 7% GST) . Compare to the facilities between the two condo have, I guess HP do have more facilities facilitate for the resident thus the monthly maintenance fee will be high.Hopefully HP maintenance fee is comparable or less than Foresque condo.
leftrightcentre
24-02-15, 09:16
I just called up Tripartite. Wang is away on leave but gotten some information from the lady who picked up my called.
Coincidentally, the lawyers are supposed to contact my lawyers today regarding the arrangements for payment and keys collection! She advised me to contact my lawyer around 3pm to check with them on the details. Let's hope this is for real and not patronising! *excited*
I also tried asking about the management fee due per share but she does not have the information on hand and suggest I wait for the letter.
Anyone else has any update? Already received lawyer's letter or disbursed the TOP milestone payment already?
Just called Ramdas this morning, and they hv started serving notice today
I just called up Tripartite. Wang is away on leave but gotten some information from the lady who picked up my called.
Coincidentally, the lawyers are supposed to contact my lawyers today regarding the arrangements for payment and keys collection! She advised me to contact my lawyer around 3pm to check with them on the details. Let's hope this is for real and not patronising! *excited*
I also tried asking about the management fee due per share but she does not have the information on hand and suggest I wait for the letter.
Anyone else has any update? Already received lawyer's letter or disbursed the TOP milestone payment already?
This is really good news! Hopefully you can get your keys within days!
Which Blk is your unit? Should be the 1st batch to collect keys?
leftrightcentre
24-02-15, 10:30
This is really good news! Hopefully you can get your keys within days!
Which Blk is your unit? Should be the 1st batch to collect keys?
I just called Ramdas (Tripartite's lawyer). They confirmed that they have despatched the letters today and my unit is one of the units in the batch.
I'm in Block 81, but I have previously requested for Tripartite to place me on the priority list for early collection so would not be a good gauge on the sequence.
I will call my lawyer later this PM and quickly have the TOP payment disbursed and also arrange to pass my cheque for the 6 months management fees before I go on a short getawat this Thu! I hope to collect the keys next week when I return! For some maybe they can arrange to collect this weekend if they can do everything tomorrow to have the cheque cleared and bank loan released?
So excited haha. Can't wait to move in but have not sorted out my Reno works and all. :p
See you soon neighbours!
Received email from my lawyers!
Yippee!!!
I'm in Blk 89
I received the developer's letter via email from my lawyer. Maintenance is $50 per share value. The share values of the units at HP range from 5-8 depending on size. Before key collection, we need to pay 6 months' maintenance fees (plus GST), survey fees ranging from $150.25 - $175.30 and the balance 25%. Unfortunately, my bank requires a min of 7 working days to issue cashier's order for the 25% so looks like it will only be end of next week that I'll be eligible to collect the keys. Oh, and also, you can only make appt for key collection AFTER all these payments have been received by the developer and appts must be made 3 days in advance. So realistically, I can only collect my keys 2 weeks from now. Still, cannot complain cos at least I'm in the first batch of owners to collect keys :-)
leftrightcentre
24-02-15, 13:42
I received the developer's letter via email from my lawyer. Maintenance is $50 per share value. The share values of the units at HP range from 5-8 depending on size. Before key collection, we need to pay 6 months' maintenance fees (plus GST), survey fees ranging from $150.25 - $175.30 and the balance 25%. Unfortunately, my bank requires a min of 7 working days to issue cashier's order for the 25% so looks like it will only be end of next week that I'll be eligible to collect the keys. Oh, and also, you can only make appt for key collection AFTER all these payments have been received by the developer and appts must be made 3 days in advance. So realistically, I can only collect my keys 2 weeks from now. Still, cannot complain cos at least I'm in the first batch of owners to collect keys :-)
I was told you can pay the bank a fee for expedited disbursement. If you're anxious enough that is haha. Time to research on the door opening rituals...
I was told you can pay the bank a fee for expedited disbursement. If you're anxious enough that is haha. Time to research on the door opening rituals...
Haha, it's ok. Already waited 3 years; what's another week?
Very good news indeed. Congratulations to all HP owners for getting the keys for the dream home. Well, the house key distribution start from blk 81......89, envy the owners for collecting the home keys early. Hopefully my turn will come soon also, my unit at blk 71. Glad to know that the maintenance fee is $50 per share, reasonable fee. Hope to see your soon, good day to all.
Hi Jolly,
Do I interpret from your post that Blk 81 goes first and then progresses towards Blk 89?..
Hi Jolly,
Do I interpret from your post that Blk 81 goes first and then progresses towards Blk 89?..
Maybe I interpret wrongly. What I mean is that all owners living at blk `eighties' (in regardless from blk 81 to 89 or vice-versa) were notified by lawyer for the payments n get ready to collect the house keys once developer received the payment, wheras no news update from any owner from blk `seventies' received notification from the lawyer. However, today late afternoon I drove pass HP after work, I still saw workers painting inside few units at blk 89. I guess they are rushing for the last minute touch up work before handing over the block.
My block is 89 but I have not received any letter yet.
hedgesalvin
24-02-15, 23:13
My block is 89 but I have not received any letter yet.
My block is 89 too. I received call from lawyer office and email this afternoon that the Top is served today 24-2-15. Will be paying the six months maintenance fee plus title survey fee. The maintenance fee is $53.50 per share including Gst.Hence with six share value my mainmaintenance is a whopping $321 per month. Mine is two bedrooms.
Hope key collection can accelerate. We have waited for close to FOUR years. HP was launched in April 2011.
favfuchsia
24-02-15, 23:44
My block is 89 too. I received call from lawyer office and email this afternoon that the Top is served today 24-2-15. Will be paying the six months maintenance fee plus title survey fee. The maintenance fee is $53.50 per share including Gst.Hence with six share value my mainmaintenance is a whopping $321 per month. Mine is two bedrooms.
Hope key collection can accelerate. We have waited for close to FOUR years. HP was launched in April 2011.
Mine is a 2 bedder too. The maintenance fee is high. Am told those units facing the inflora construction will be placed in the last batch, unless on special request.
Can anyone share what's the door opening ritual about?? First time home owner here!
Mine is a 2 bedder too. The maintenance fee is high. Am told those units facing the inflora construction will be placed in the last batch, unless on special request.
Can anyone share what's the door opening ritual about?? First time home owner here!
What was the maintenance fee quoted back then for 2 bedder?
For door opening can consult fengsuu shi on date n time of opening n also what to do.
But first thing after door opening is to check for defects. I m using this:http://allthingscozyandhomely.blogspot.sg/2014/10/hdb-defect-checking-revisited.html
Anyone can share the photos of the 2-bedder how it looks like?
Nobody mentioned about legal fees?
apart from maintenance and surveyor fees,I have to pay about $400+
leftrightcentre
25-02-15, 10:05
I although think the maintenance is slightly on the high side but considering that there are 3 pools and 1.5 courts the fee is not unexpected out unreasonable. Frankly I was looking at about 15-20% lower. Anyway hope the sinking fund would be comfortably funded to keep the development in good shape and minimise future hikes.
As for door opening ceremony, it's up to you how much you believe or want to follow. I hadn't not heard of it previously haha.
http://www.fengshuimastersingapore.sg/key-collection/
http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Procedure_for_1st_time_Opening_of_entrance_door
Hi, I am in Block 81 as well and did not receive anything yet. My lawyers seem to be not very proactive inspite of sending few emails. Can somebody share Triparties number?.
I see many members here calling the developer directly and will like to go the same.
Thanks!..
Hi, I am in Block 81 as well and did not receive anything yet. My lawyers seem to be not very proactive inspite of sending few emails. Can somebody share Triparties number?.
I see many members here calling the developer directly and will like to go the same.
Thanks!..
Hi, Gull
I wrote in to the developer pretty late in Jan this year to request early key collection and was happy to see that they acceded to my late request. You can write to the HP Project Manager, Mr Wang Choon Beng, email address is
[email protected]
If you want to call, the Tripartite tel no is 62241695. Hope that helps!
Be glad that the share value is only 50 a share
I think the maintenance fees are ok compared to foresque residences at 55 a share so i think its acceptable liao
Be happy guys and congrats on key collection
Called developer today. Keys collection is on the basis of which unit complete handing over first. 1st priority given to those who requested for early release of keys, I m shocked this is allowed. For pple like me who did nothing, was told to wait till April for keys collection!
Dear nchung,
Thnx for the info
Best rgds, Anil
Called developer today. Keys collection is on the basis of which unit complete handing over first. 1st priority given to those who requested for early release of keys, I m shocked this is allowed. For pple like me who did nothing, was told to wait till April for keys collection!
Yes, very disappointed to know that this is the way how the developer prioritise on issuing the keys. Hoped that developer handle this issue systematically and expertiate the process of handing over the units to all the owners.
anxious owner
25-02-15, 22:52
Yes, very disappointed to know that this is the way how the developer prioritise on issuing the keys. Hoped that developer handle this issue systematically and expertiate the process of handing over the units to all the owners.
The developer is hopeless. I emailed them several times asking if they can give me an idea on when I can expect to collect my keys because I live in the UK and need to take annual leave to go back to Singapore for this. They never said anything about giving priorities to those who want an early date!
Got the e-mail from my lawyers. I'm at Blk 89, a 2+1 unit. My maintenance fees work out to $300 pm. Finally!
Got the e-mail from my lawyers. I'm at Blk 89, a 2+1 unit. My maintenance fees work out to $300 pm. Finally!
Congratulations. Seem like blk 89 residents will be the first batch to collect the keys, feel happy for all of you. After completed the payment process, what I know is that owner will proceed to HP condo to collect the unit keys. Hopefully blk 71 units will be releasing soon also, I'm eager to collect my unit keys also. Owners who had collected the keys, please share and update in the forum on the quality of the finishing, thanks so much.
Congratulations 1st batch, do update us and send more photos, so anxious! Blk 87 keys collection expected in end March.
Blk 89 - received email yesterday. Got the letter by post today. Look forward to collect key in March.
hedgesalvin
27-02-15, 06:08
Yes, very disappointed to know that this is the way how the developer prioritise on issuing the keys. Hoped that developer handle this issue systematically and expertiate the process of handing over the units to all the owners.
In Chinese, there is this saying 会叫的孩子有奶喝。can't imagine even developer practise that.
Am from Blk 89 too. Lawyer informed that the last 25% of payment should be disbursed by 3 Mar. Coupled with the payment of maintenance fees and survey fees by then, we can contact developer for key collection.
Hi All, me too received the notification.
Hi All, me too received the notification.
Which block?
Has anyone collected their keys yet?!? OMG getting sooooo excited.
Called developer today. Keys collection is on the basis of which unit complete handing over first. 1st priority given to those who requested for early release of keys, I m shocked this is allowed. For pple like me who did nothing, was told to wait till April for keys collection!
Hi Shihtzus, may I know which is your block? Yes, I know how u feel for collecting the keys late, but think positively as once our friends from the 1st batch collected the keys, they will update us through the forum on the workmanship and also any common defects found in the unit. All the info contribute by our friends will help to make our taking over more easy. Cheerio....
leftrightcentre
03-03-15, 19:42
I went to HPC about 6 and got into the development despite not collecting my keys yet. I also managed to go into an unlocked unit. Very quickly took some measurements to make mental comparison from my floorpan. More or less similar except that the actual is probably larger by perhaps 1-2cm? Not exactly life changing but at least I can nail down on the easiest piece of furniture - bomb shelter shelf.
My oh my! It's so teeny weeny... Paper play planning gave me the false illusion that I had more room to play with, and able to have larger pieces of furniture. Now it seems like I need to downsize on everything! Renovation ideas restart from zero... :(((
Let me start with the good. There is electricity in the unit. How do I know? Well, the really good news is we get free lighting already done in the bathrooms. Exactly like the showroom. Indirect warm T5 lighting above and below the mirror. Not sure if they are LED though. But they are using 2x3 feet tubes on each length.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/068CBB88-F37B-4ADB-9366-F65CB4246D92_zpsvxvhezr2.jpg
The shower area is using sloped tiles which is great. The showroom used “stepped” tiles which is a toe banging hazard. Looks like they listen to feedback! Or maybe just the newer construction method as the newer show flats are all using this style.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/40DAEABC-6C7D-431A-ABF8-8D94E1CACD5B_zpscoednjhm.jpg
The balcony is using laminated glass. It may not be as strong as tempered glass or shatter into millions of harmless blunt pieces but will stay as a single piece should the untowards happen.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/B93E3408-90A7-457B-9E98-F5CAF11AF5B9_zpsedx5a64s.jpg
We get a small complementary shelf in the DB. Don’t be too happy though. It’s MDF aka particle board. The external width is 60cm.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/C2157D7D-8B95-4865-B5F9-B98F2C8AAF65_zpsdmyj7lw8.jpg
The OpenNet (NGNBN/fiber) point is in the DB and not in the bomb shelter. The 2 power points would be for the modem and router then. Good thinking on their part. Wonder if these 2 points are additional to what is in the specifications since the OpenNet point is additional?
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/2E5506BF-307F-43D7-9E70-DEC183033CC7_zpsnqprkvpj.jpg
And before I move to the “bad”, just to show a couple of neutral photos.
The shower door open inwards instead of outwards as in the floorplan.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/53158BBF-8C09-4474-8C4D-C10105200E0C_zpsqe4ajyr2.jpg
The kitchen door has a glass window.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/26A72CDB-2E7A-4F70-8EC1-EB438484D410_zpsqas5rljk.jpg
The dining pavilion uses real flame for lighting. This is what I see in some western countries al fresco dining areas during the winter. Think most recently I saw in Sydney. Nice during cold nights.http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/54634C96-F477-4E90-8BFE-8B4333F13E25_zpsjgw0e1wx.jpg
For those who care, the switches are “T&J” make.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a523/dunspamme/Hedges%20Progress/20150303/23AAF4A9-2FAB-4DE1-B70B-35CD2BEE6596_zps7ieaoim0.jpg
The wardrobe is not full height, but they give cabinets at the top. I opened one and confirmed that. The showroom is just a covered up area with no cabinet. I commented that they is a waste of space and maybe they really listen. Actually, I saw that the void space above the fridge now has cabinet as well compared to the showroom that is only void air space. I made a brief comment then. Now I suspect that they really did listen.
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And now the half good. The BCA regulations says that bomb shelter needs to have 2 ventilation holes with one open at all times. Well, one hole is just above the bomb shelter door in the kitchen. The default is open. The other instead of exposed towards the living/dining area (that is ugly and many people covered it up during reno) opens to the bathroom instead… The ugliness shifts to the bathroom, and may not be that easy to hide. And the wall tiles are already cut to shape. Now if you want to open up this hole so that you can close the one in the kitchen think about the event of the smell going into the bomb shelter… :p
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The not so good. The DB door fitting leaves much room for improvement. The gap along the top is quite wide, and the gap is not uniform i.e. horizontal and vertical at different gap size. Unless you are layering a material (usual trend now is mirror?) over, the gap would be quite obvious. And even so, the layered material cannot flush with the door if you want a more seamless door.
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And the slightly bad. Very obvious that the wardrobe is made of MDF as you can see in this defect. Sort of knew it when I tried the wardrobe in the showroom. Light and hollow sounding. Good thing is the doors and drawers come with soft close. Not in the showroom though the agent mentioned it would be. Really having a good mind to remove the lousy wardrobe to enlarge the room, but means higher cost for reno since that flooring and skirting and walls needs to be reworked.
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I did not pay much attention to the worksmanship as my focus was on taking some measurements. The general feeling though is I did not spot major defects such as broken parts or obvious deep scratches but the finishing touches are not great. You can see from the switches with some paint on the edge, uneven grout between the tiles, the damaged wardrobe, etc. from my photos.
Took a rapid walk around half the development. I must say I think I could have been better choosing another unit… The view of the main pool from the unit balcony is quite nice. Block 87 should be getting very nice breeze. In fact, I was just at water area by the basketball court and I could feel the nice gust of wind despite it being below ground level! Closer to the children pool, the feeling is quite nice just being there with the tall hedge wall towering over you. I felt like I was in a different place altogether. Quiet. I think those on Blk 89 #02 facing Changi should have quite a nice exclusive environment if you can forget for a moment that outsiders can look down in quite easily.
I will pop over tomorrow PM again to do some visualisation and more detailed measurement and indication of switch and SSO locations. Hopefully loan disbursed and I can collect key on the spot!
Add: There is a wifi network around HPC. At least I got the signal when I was down at the boating pool.
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I got mostly 3G network around the different blocks, and no signal in the basement carpark. Wonder if this will improve. Disadvantage of the hedge?
leftrightcentre
03-03-15, 20:04
Oh, most of the internal walls are not solid concrete. Think is plaster drywall gypsum partition board.
Hi LRC,
Thanks for wonderful insights. Good to know about the lightning in the bathrooms. Does the kitchen has lightening provided as well.
I had also walked in without key collection and just walked around. My disappointed came when I saw the gymn which very small for such size project. Just two treadmills n few machines with no free weights. Believe can't squeeze in more than 6 pple working out at the same time.
The function hall rooms were also very small.
The side walls were still not painted and looked ugly
Any similar observation by others ?
Thanks leftrightcentre
I'm collecting my keys tomorrow morning
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