In the heart of Central Region, on the south-western edge, is the satellite residential town of Queenstown. It borders Bukit Timah to the north and Tanglin to the northeast. To the east and west are Clementi and Bukit Merah. The city’s population grew rapidly in recent years, and the area has experienced a boom in new condo developments. In addition to residential and commercial properties, Queenstown is also home to several colleges, and is an ideal location for a family-oriented community. Continue reading about Katong.
Before World War II, Queenstown was home to hundreds of people living in attap huts (traditional housing made of palm leaves). The local economy was based on growing vegetables, raising chickens and pigs, and rearing them. Before the 1950s, Queenstown had no paved roads, and residents grew food from the fields, including tomatoes and cabbages. Today, a housing estate was built in Queenstown to cater to the needs of the locals. Browse around here.
In the late 1980s, the city state chose Queenstown as a new housing development site due to its proximity to Tiong Bahru, where the successful public housing scheme was based. In July 1952, construction started on the first estate in the area. This was the Princess Margaret Estate, named for HM Elizabeth II’s younger sister. It was completed in 1956, and consisted of 1,000 flats and 68 terrace houses.
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Alexandra Hospital
20 Ghim Moh Road Market & Food Center
Queenstown Community Center
