Toa Payoh - Toa Payoh New Town

Toa Payoh New Town
English Toa Payoh New Town
Total area 4.63 km²
Residential area 2.10 km²
Population 116,800
Dwelling units 35,119
Projected ultimate 48,000

The Toa Payoh New Town, HDB's second satellite town, was built in 1968. The layout of the new town follows urban planning principles of the time. The housing estate is self-contained and has a town centre acting as a focal point for the shopping and entertainment needs of the residents.

Industrial developments were also built within the town to provide residents with job opportunities close to home while schools were built within the neighbourhoods.

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