Oasis @ Elias (D18, 99 years, Chip Eng Seng)

[scsc]

Strange thing is that the showroom is not empty anymore. After the cooling measures, the showroom (NV and Oasis@elias) is filled with people...strange...

Over-stretch "Flipping" speculators replaced by
(i) "real" owner-stayers (those PR renting but have overseas pte prty) &
(ii) Longer-term cash-rich investors (that miss out on HDB, so turn to new mass-condo for cheaper quantum).. *to add to their retirement options

Juz my take on mass segment condo situation after the 30 Aug measures... since that's expected with high liquidity in record low interest environment (When holes starts to patch-up, stronger rats will rush to the front of only a few enterprising holes available)..

[Wolverine77]

Could it be pollution of the air and sea around that region?
Lor Halus will have power plant, Sea water has contamination, air pollution from Johor.

For rental, is it too far away from the biz hub and the 4th uni?
Tampines, Simei, Bedok seems to be the catchment area for the above.

NEA is going to rework all the sewage pipes and likely to finish by 2012 that will solve the sea water issue. For the power plant at the tip of Lor Halus if ever built will be nearer to punggol than pasir ris and no news yet. Air quality in pasir ris is very much better than tampines and simei. There is less human and vehicles traffic and no flatted factories(dust and noise generation). Quality here is 10 times better than Jurong/Boon Lay. As for the rental, why would anyone want to stay so near to Changi Airport and simei MRT tracks not station? Simei is near to 4th uni but it is so crowded and noisy there, and not pleasant for own family stay. No parks there as well. Air pollution from Johor? That is very unlikely given Pulau Ubin is in between johor east and pasir ris. Never smell any bad air in Pulau Ubin let alone Pasir ris.

[Wolverine77]

New-era industrial park at Lorong Halus
Straits Times 5 Feb 10;

Senior Minister of State for National Development and Education Grace Fu this week suggested ways for Singapore to become a more attractive place to live and work in. She gave examples both in industry and the arts.

An artist's impression of the Lorong Halus Food Zone Industrial Development. Factories and plants will be sited among lush greenery in the industrial park, and waterfront lifestyle amenities will be in place for the public to use. The ESC sub-committee suggests better integrating residential, business, leisure and 'clean' industrial uses into 'live-work-play' enclaves. -- PHOTO: URA

EVEN in property-obsessed Singapore, industrial sites are often dismissed as drab, dull areas that hold no interest for the general public.

But new-era industrial parks like the one planned at Lorong Halus in Tampines could change all this.

Formerly a landfill, the land is now home to a wide diversity of wildlife.

When it is turned into an industrial park in the years to come, factories and plants will be sited among lush greenery and waterfront lifestyle amenities that the public can use.

The planned Lorong Halus industrial area was one of the examples cited by the Economic Strategies Committee sub-committee on how to make better use of land. Among its recommendations was a suggestion to better integrate residential, business, leisure and even 'clean' industrial uses into 'live-work-play' enclaves.

[Wolverine77]

Lorong Halus power station and Pulau Ubin micro-grid
Power to rise from the east with new station
Government releasing land for power station at Lorong Halus in strategic move
Ronnie Lim, Business Times 18 Nov 09;

(SINGAPORE) The government is releasing a new land site to develop a power station in Lorong Halus, Tampines - the first in the eastern part of Singapore. It also plans to develop an electricity futures market here, Energy Market Authority (EMA) CEO Lawrence Wong disclosed yesterday.

These are among several new mid to long-term opportunities announced for the energy industry here, although details are still sketchy at this point.

A more immediate prospect will be a tender that EMA will call soon for the development of a micro-grid making use of clean and renewable energy for Pulau Ubin.

The island, which is not connected to the main power grid because of its modest energy demand, currently relies just on diesel generators.

'There is a lot of interest from both local and foreign companies for this (test-bed Ubin project),' Mr Wong said at the Singapore Electricity Roundtable yesterday.

BT had earlier reported on the government's plans for power stations in the east. The move is said to be strategic given that the current stations are mainly located in the west, or on Jurong Island where land is limited. The only exception is Senoko Power, which is located in the north.

EMA said that the new Lorong Halus station in the north-east of Singapore will cater to growing electricity demand there as new industrial clusters develop, and will also help reduce transmission losses (if electricity was otherwise provided from a western station). It is currently working out the sales process for the site.

While there is sufficient generation capacity right now given the on-going expansions or investments by the three biggest gencos here, new power capacity will be needed in the mid-term or around 2020, as electricity demand here resumes a growth path after the recent economic downturn, Mr Wong said yesterday.

Both Senoko Power and PowerSeraya are in the midst of 're-powering' projects to boost their capacity, while Tuas Power has just embarked on building a $2 billion clean coal/biomass cogeneration plant on Jurong Island. India's GMR is also planning to build an 800-megawatt (MW) cogeneration plant there.

Roy Adair, president and CEO of Senoko Power, said that 'green shoots' have reappeared, with 2009 electricity demand growth here now expected to recover to around 0.5-2 per cent from 2008, after demand has fallen by as much as 5 per cent earlier this year.

Between now and 2018, electricity demand is expected to grow by 2.5-3 per cent per annum, EMA said in its just-released Statement of Opportunities report. It added, however, that this does not take into account structural changes in the economy or energy efficiency efforts.

Mr Wong said that another initiative to be launched here shortly will be the use of electric vehicles to be linked to a smart energy grid.

'If 10 per cent of Singapore's vehicles are electric-powered, their demand will be equivalent to that of six Ang Mo Kio's,' he said at the roundtable, referring to electricity consumption in the housing estate.

The advantage of such plug-in electric vehicles is that the batteries can also store electricity which can be sold back to the power grid when they are not in use, he added.

EMA to call for proposals to develop Pulau Ubin micro-grid
Rachel Kelly, Channel NewsAsia 18 Nov 09;

SINGAPORE: The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) is seeking proposals to design, build, and operate an intelligent micro-grid, with clean and renewable energy technologies on Pulau Ubin.

The expression of interest (EOI) is expected to be launched on Friday.

The announcement was made at the opening of this year's Clean Energy Expo, as part of the International Energy Week.

Rustic Pulau Ubin now counts on diesel to power its lights and electrical needs, but things will soon change. The micro-grid will leverage on renewable energy solutions to provide power to Pulau Ubin's population.

Earlier this year, the EMA engaged consultants to study the feasibility of introducing clean and renewable energy sources on Pulau Ubin to replace diesel generators.

The plan is to have the EMA and the interested party develop five inter-connected grids serving Pulau Ubin's north, south, east, west and jetty regions.

The first phase covering the jetty area is expected to start in 2010. Each grid is estimated to take about two years to complete.

David Tan, deputy chief executive, Energy Planning & Development, EMA said: "The whole purpose of the project is to supply electricity to the community on the island itself, as well as to testbed clean technology.

"The expression of interest will actually close within a month. Thereafter, we will work with the potential candidates who will develop the micro-grid."

The micro-grids will rely on renewable energy such as solar, biofuel, and micro wind turbines. Experts said the technology for such micro-grid projects could be exported and implemented in other parts of the region.

Woochong Um, director, Regional & Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank said: "When we talk about energy in the Asia Pacific, we talk about countries like India and China which is producing a lot of energy for mass use all over the place, especially for an urban setting.

"But we also have to be conscious of the over 1 billion people who do not have access to the modern form of energy.

"They are resorting to biomass, cutting trees, which has a massive impact on the environment as well as the health, and livelihood of these people. Such projects are part of that access to people, for people who do not have access."

Meanwhile, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the sustainable energy associations of Singapore and Indonesia. The MOU will pave the way for joint ventures in carbon and solar projects between members of both associations.

- CNA/sc

Sun, wind to power Ubin
Grace Chua, Straits Times 18 Nov 09;

PULAU Ubin could be powered by the sun, wind and even waste in the next one to two years, as Singapore moves to test a combination of clean energy technologies for adoption on the mainland.

The Energy Market Authority is calling on companies to propose plans for an intelligent system that can harness and regulate different power sources such as solar, wind and biofuels, while keeping power supply stable.

The Ubin grid is the latest addition to the government's push into clean energy. Last year, the EMA launched a $25 million fund for energy research, while in 2007, the National Research Foundation set aside $170 million to develop clean energy as a key growth sector.

Pulau Ubin, with its 100 inhabitants, small businesses, restaurants and training camps like Outward Bound Singapore, is viewed as the ideal test-bed for the so-called microgrid and its suppliers of clean energy.

The islanders do not draw energy from the national power grid, as it is too expensive to lay cables from mainland Singapore for such a low demand. Instead, people and businesses le and businesses there have their own diesel generators.

Once the micro-grid is up, clean energy companies can then enter the picture to provide their power sources for the island.

Ubin to be test-bed for clean energy
Power grid will harness electricity from variety of renewable sources
Grace Chua, Straits Times 19 Nov 09;

PULAU Ubin could be powered by the sun, wind and even waste in a year or two, when it becomes a test-bed for clean-energy technologies.

An intelligent power grid will be set up on the island - to harness electricity from a variety of renewable power sources, and then regulate the flow of the power generated. A smart grid gets around the uncertainty of relying on one source of energy, which can make power supply patchy if, say, the wind dies down.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is calling for clean-energy companies to propose plans for such a grid.

If the experiment on the rustic island succeeds, the technology can later be applied to the generation and distribution of power on mainland Singapore.

Smart grids being tested in Germany and the United States hold the promise of a steady electricity supply at lower cost and with less waste.

Clean-energy technologies include the conversion of sunlight into electricity, and the use of the sun's heat to boil water and thus producing steam to drive turbines. Biofuels in the form of algae and waste are another energy source.

Conventional methods of generating power, on the other hand, pollute the environment and add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere when non-renewable supplies of coal or petroleum are burnt.

Clean energy is not new here, but its use has been ad hoc, restricted to random buildings and 'green' vehicles. The Ubin grid will thus be the first to pull and redistribute electricity for a confined area.

The Government signalled its push for clean energy with last year's launch of a $25 million fund for energy research. This was after the National Research Foundation set aside $170 million in 2007 to make clean energy a key growth sector.

Pulau Ubin - with its 100 inhabitants, small businesses, restaurants and the outdoor training camp Outward Bound Singapore - is viewed as an ideal 'lab' for a dry run of the micro-grid.

The islanders now rely on their own diesel power generators. They do not draw on the national power grid because it costs too much to lay cables from the mainland for so few people.

Mr David Tan of the EMA's energy planning and development division said the energy authority would fund part of the multimillion-dollar project. The companies running and using the test-bed will bear the rest of the cost.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the three-day Clean Energy Expo conference, he said companies will be given four weeks from tomorrow to come up with proposals.

Mr Edwin Khew, who chairs the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore, welcomed news about the microgrid, saying: 'Different clean-energy technologies are available, but what happens when you integrate them? So you need a smart grid to manage them.'

Pulau Ubin bicycle shop owner Koh Bee Choo, 40, who now spends $700 a month on diesel and maintenance for her generator, wondered how much it would cost to get electricity from the grid.

The EMA's Mr Tan replied that clean energy would be 'at least cost-competitive for residents', though the residents could opt to keep their generators.

Meanwhile, Mr Robert Teo of the National Parks Board which manages Ubin, said NParks would need to see a development plan to assess the impact of the grid on Ubin's plants and animals, including those on its Chek Jawa intertidal flats.

[Wolverine77]

I think rentals are going to go up soon for Pasir Ris. EMA energy market in Lor Halus means more local companies n MNCs and equals more tenants.

[Wolverine77]

PASIR Ris beachgoers, be warned. Pasir Ris beach is still the worst beach in Singapore.

A recent National Environment Agency (NEA) assessment of the water quality there deemed the water "fair", compared to the other beaches in Singapore, which have all been rated "good" or "very good".

The recent annual assessment by the NEA shows little change from those in 2008 and last year.

Beaches with a water-quality grading of "good" and "very good" - such as those in Sentosa, Seletar Island, Sembawang Park, Changi and East Coast Park are deemed suitable for whole-body water-contact activities like swimming, waterskiing and wakeboarding.

The guidelines are based on levels of a bacteria called enterococcus, which is found in the faeces of humans and warm-blooded animals.

Beaches with enterococcus counts of more than 200 per 100ml in more than 5 per cent of their water samples are graded either "fair", "poor" or "very poor".

Beaches with under 5 per cent of water samples containing enterococcus counts of more than 200 per 100ml are rated "good" or "very good".

Seven per cent of the water samples from Pasir Ris beach contained enterococcus counts of more than 200 per 100ml, though the percentage of enterococcus had decreased by 1 percentage point compared to last year, said the NEA.

Pasir Ris beach remains open to the public, but signs were put up in August 2008 when the water there was first assessed as "fair". The signs warn beachgoers against swimming or any other full-body-contact water activities.

According to the NEA, these precautions should remain in place until the next review in August next year.

A spokesman for the agency said that the water pollution is due to leaks from older sewers, moored vessels, animals, as well as discharge from small-scale
sewage-treatment plants.

National water agency PUB, which is responsible for cleaning the waters around the area, is planning to extend the sewer network in areas such as Changi, Tampines and Selerang by 2012.

Then, the treated sewage will not be discharged at Pasir Ris, but will instead be distributed to other areas. The sewers in the Pasir Ris beach area are also scheduled to be relined by next year.

Members of the public who enter the waters off Pasir Ris beach now risk getting gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.

[Wolverine77]

This is good news. In fact works has begun.

[azeoprop]

if i'm not wrong, one of them is a 3 bedder, stack 21, 3rd floor, 1280sqft, ~$845k.

The other is a 4 bedder, 3rd floor also. not sure abt the price.

Eeee...stack 21 low floor face the elias mall MSCP...no no. Mega starbuy at 580psf then can consider.

[ultrakenzo]

Check the latest here :

http://www.sg-newcondos.com/agent-about

[gohsoonk]

Strange thing is that the showflat has become crowded recently (after NV launch)...

Check the latest here :

http://www.sg-newcondos.com/agent-about

[kasper]

Strange thing is that the showflat has become crowded recently (after NV launch)...

In the current market, the price at O@E is still very attractive as compared to other projects..

[ultrakenzo]

Yes, people still buying.

More than 75% sold in this project.

[Wolverine77]

Value for money condo and last heard selling very well.

[0412]

Strange thing is that the showflat has become crowded recently (after NV launch)...

it could be due to the fact that it's one of the lowest psf New condo around the area plus the building already up..some buyer more willing to pay when they see stacks already up rather than during initial stage i.e piling..

[ultrakenzo]

This project is more than 80% sold.

Sales has been good over the last few weeks.

For latest update, please visit
http://www.sg-newcondos.com/agent-about

[Angelbee]

Hi

I m new to this thread and is considering O@E.

Understand that homogenous tiles are used as finishes in O@E, anyone knows the origin of the tiles used? Like whether the European brand is used or the China-made ones. I searched about homo-tiles and found out the inferior tiles may warp after awhile.

Gone are the days when condo means using marble.

[Kenshinto80]

Hi

I m new to this thread and is considering O@E.

Understand that homogenous tiles are used as finishes in O@E, anyone knows the origin of the tiles used? Like whether the European brand is used or the China-made ones. I searched about homo-tiles and found out the inferior tiles may warp after awhile.

Gone are the days when condo means using marble.

If you like this project, then just ask the developer not to lay homogenous-tiles. It will ease the work of your own contractor once you selected the marble flooring you like and cut down on additional renovation cost.

[ultrakenzo]

Homogeneous tiles are normally better than ceramic tiles.

Developer does not normally reveal where the tiles are manufactured. I think one may write in to check (through the lawyer) after buying the unit.

The homogeneous tiles used in O@E are marble look-alike.

[jinxminx99]

When is this project expected to achieve TOP? I believe there are still unsold units.

[Komo]

10 units unsold till sep. But amazing that 20 units sold in same month median $700 psf. How many units reserved for luck draw?

[azeoprop]

I also wish to win, now all my bills are paid by axs machine haa haa...

[mantrix]

10 units unsold till sep. But amazing that 20 units sold in same month median $700 psf. How many units reserved for luck draw?

I think just one? If you win, what will you do with the condo? Rent it out? Sell it? Stay in it? Scully the unit they give you is on 2nd floor facing the rubbish dump...and 1 bedder somemore you'll never know...

[devilplate]

I think just one? If you win, what will you do with the condo? Rent it out? Sell it? Stay in it? Scully the unit they give you is on 2nd floor facing the rubbish dump...and 1 bedder somemore you'll never know...

any shyt facing i also dun mind....

sell 20% discount...sure got takers

[sgpprop]

mayb u might wanna consider the new ec coming up. afterall from the same developer and they might also have more facilities other than the "senses pleasure" theme that ces/cel have been marketing on for oasis. the ec is going to b from the same developer cel.
by the way i find the location for the new ec better as it is out of the hdb cluster.

Hi

I m new to this thread and is considering O@E.

Understand that homogenous tiles are used as finishes in O@E, anyone knows the origin of the tiles used? Like whether the European brand is used or the China-made ones. I searched about homo-tiles and found out the inferior tiles may warp after awhile.

Gone are the days when condo means using marble.

[Angelbee]

Hi

The EC is good but I am not qualified to apply.

I am considering O@E mainly due to its "livable" space and reasonable price. The layout is spacious and practical but the facilities aren't fantastic and the plot of land is very small. It is a lot of weighing the pros and cons.

I wonder with so many condo units (plus EC) that will be up around the vicinity, will O @E be hard to sell next time even though it is considered one of the cheapest condo now.

[ultrakenzo]

Condo is still a condo after all.

Oasis@Elias has full condo facilities even the land size is not big.

It is still value for money and there is more upside potential compared with some overpriced condos.

[Angelbee]

Thks ultrakenzo.

I think you are right abt the upside potential. Even the EC is pricing abv $650 - $700psf now.

I hv been to many new condo showflats (mainly in the East) but was quite dissapointed abt the layout. Though some have big land area but the unit itself is either too small or too expensive for the bigger ones. And many layouts have to have the dining area next to the common toilet. I guess the developers only hv "investors-mentality" in mind instead of owner-occupancy. I am buying for stay so liveable space is highly considered.

I may just book O@E. Just need to be doubly comfortable.

Btw, anyone knows about the finishing quality by CES?

[devilplate]

Thks ultrakenzo.

I think you are right abt the upside potential. Even the EC is pricing abv $650 - $700psf now.

I hv been to many new condo showflats (mainly in the East) but was quite dissapointed abt the layout. Though some have big land area but the unit itself is either too small or too expensive for the bigger ones. And many layouts have to have the dining area next to the common toilet. I guess the developers only hv "investors-mentality" in mind instead of owner-occupancy. I am buying for stay so liveable space is highly considered.

I may just book O@E. Just need to be doubly comfortable.

Btw, anyone knows about the finishing quality by CES?

gd choice u made...

if i m buying for own stay...i will also buy OE den livia/NV...

OE although cannot walk to MRT...at least u r near to wet market and amenities at door step....for Livia, imagine carrying ur rice sack and walk for 7-10mins....xiong....wana grab a bite also goto walk 7-10mins

furthermore, rest assured no more construction nearby for the next few yrs....

gd choice

[drago]

Hi, me not new but first time posting.

For those want to know about the progress can visit the following website. been uploading some photo on the progress.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OasisElias/298223462262

Not so much now as the building is almost done.
Hopefully, will upload again when I can see the exterior coming up.

Newpaper advertise TOP next year, anyone has any idea which month?

[boon127]

why not consider Ris Grandeur...quite spacious and it is freehold..though exterior so so only