Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is intended as an expansion of Bukit Merah town and marks the beginning of the makeover of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s title, which signifies “cruising” in Malay, pays tribute to the area’s sites and maritime heritage.
Several 20% of the site, or approximately 10ha, will be alloted for eco-friendly spaces. 4 green hallways, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, supplying recreational areas for residents while in addition assisting in eco-friendly connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar will be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more locals with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the shore.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the increase in planned housing follows in-depth planning researches on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to produce about 10,000 brand-new homes.
Canberra Crescent Residences Kheng Leong Pte Ltd and Low Keng Huat Limited
The new Berlayar estate will watch around 7,000 HDB flats constructed in the coming years. This is greater than the 6,000 housing project units previously announced for the estate, which is located at the site of the former Keppel Club.
Lim predicts the flats obtaining a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application price. “We can expect this demand proceeding in October, especially as unsuccessful customers for Alexandra Peaks might attempt their good luck with an additional Bukit Merah project.”
In addition, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes will be inside a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, claims HDB.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) project at Berlayar will be introduced for sale next month as section of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to provide 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room apartments. There will additionally be 200 public rental flats.
He additionally anticipates two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could show popular among single candidates. “Because of its unique area, that integrates city-fringe convenience with a seaside viewpoint, it could come to be a popular selection for singles, that might find the site suits their lifestyles.”
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes the flats at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and closeness to key central places. He estimates costs of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can start at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the increase in aid clawback rates introduced in the July 2025 BTO release, we must expect a clawback rate of around 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
