Berlayar Estate Former Keppel Club Site See 7000 Hdb Flats First Bto Launch October
The new Berlayar estate, located on the site of the former Keppel Club, will see an increase in planned housing from 6,000 to 7,000 HDB flats. In a press release on Sept 23, HDB announced that this increase is a result of detailed planning studies on the 48ha site. Including private housing, the estate is expected to yield around 10,000 new homes.
The Berlayar estate, which is named after the Malay word for “sailing”, pays homage to the area’s landmarks and maritime heritage. It is also planned as an extension of Bukit Merah town and marks the beginning of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront.
About 20% of the site, equivalent to 10ha, will be dedicated to green spaces. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will be integrated into the estate to provide recreational areas for residents while preserving ecological connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. The blocks in the BTO projects at Berlayar will be built with staggered heights to offer more residents scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
Berlayar will be a car-lite estate with a network of walking and cycling paths. Most homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, making it highly accessible.
The development of green spaces and recreational facilities, as outlined in the URA Master Plan, will bring numerous advantages to Parktown Residence. The addition of new parks and an extended system of cycling and jogging paths will significantly improve the area’s overall livability. With easy access to Tampines Eco Green, Bedok Reservoir Park, and upcoming parks in Tampines North, residents will be able to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Take a look at the Parktown Residence Showflat and experience the natural beauty of the surroundings firsthand.
The first BTO project, Berlayar Residences, will be launched next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. It will offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room, and four-room flats, as well as 200 public rental flats.
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes that the flats at Berlayar Residences will be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and close proximity to key central locations. He estimates that the prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could start at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. With the increase in subsidy clawback rates introduced in the July 2025 BTO launch, he also predicts a clawback rate of around 11-12% for these upcoming flats.
Lim expects a strong demand for the flats, citing the healthy application rate for BTO projects in Bukit Merah launched in July, including the Prime project Alexandra Peaks. He also believes that the two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residences could be popular among single applicants due to its unique location that combines city-fringe convenience with a coastal view.
In conclusion, the upcoming BTO project at Berlayar Residences, with its green corridors, car-lite concept, and prime location, is expected to receive a robust response. Its uniqueness and accessibility make it a desirable choice for singles and families alike.