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Back then, it did not even have LRT

TWELVE years ago, it was a sleepy, out-of-the-way estate without even an LRT line.

That was back when Dr Teo Ho Pin was first elected as Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang. Shortly after, life began to slowly flow into the estate, with the LRT starting its runs in 1999.

Come 2015, it will be connected directly to the MRT system when the Bukit Panjang station, to be located near Ten Mile Junction, is completed.

This, Dr Teo hopes, will spur the constituency’s development – and his vision for its first town centre, finally.

As “the heart of the whole town”, it would integrate bus, LRT and MRT services as well as commercial and business establishments, said Dr Teo, who is also Mayor for the North West District.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ang Mo Kio Hub and Jurong Point, he suggested setting up a lifestyle or entertainment hub for Continue reading