A welcoming destination for recreation and connection, offering residents a sheltered setting to gather, stay active and enjoy shared moments within the neighbourhood.

Client : Bishan Toa Payoh Town Council

Main Contractor: Witflux Engineering Pte Ltd

Architect: Hiladt Architects LLP

Civil & Structural: Leng Consultants & Associates Pte Ltd

Mechanical & Electrical: iCon Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd

Location: Toa Payoh

Located near Blocks 127 and 128 along Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, the project involved the construction of a multi-purpose covered plaza with a game court at an existing open field. The new facilities create a sheltered setting for recreation and community activities, enhancing the use of the existing neighbourhood space.

The covered plaza provides a flexible environment for residents to gather and take part in recreational activities, while the game court adds an active component to the shared space. Together, the facilities contribute to a more usable and engaging community environment within the Toa Payoh neighbourhood.

A shared neighbourhood space can serve more than one purpose. By bringing together a covered plaza and game court, the development provides an environment that can accommodate both active recreation and informal community activities.

The sheltered setting allows the space to remain usable in Singapore’s tropical climate, while the open arrangement maintains a connection with the surrounding neighbourhood. This combination supports a range of everyday activities and provides residents with an accessible place to spend time within their community.

Effective cost management was important in coordinating the various requirements of the covered plaza and game court. The project involved multiple construction elements that needed to be considered collectively to maintain a clear understanding of the overall project cost. Consultant quantity surveying involvement supported the assessment and monitoring of these costs, helping the project team make informed commercial decisions as the works progressed.

The development demonstrates how an existing open field can be enhanced to provide greater opportunities for recreation and community use. The combination of a covered plaza and game court creates a shared environment that can support both active and informal activities.

The completed multi-purpose covered plaza and game court provide an enhanced recreational setting for the surrounding Toa Payoh community. By introducing a sheltered space alongside a dedicated game court, the development adds greater flexibility to an existing neighbourhood open field. Through this development, it shows the value of thoughtful community facilities in creating spaces where residents can stay active, meet others and take part in everyday recreational activities.