# Causeway Point AEI to introduce new social and reading hub with pre-loved books, Sing Lit

- **Source:** EdgeProp Singapore
- **Published:** 2026-10-21T21:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Fiona Lam
- **Original:** https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/causeway-point-aei-introduce-new-social-and-reading-hub-pre-loved-books-sing-lit
- **Topics:** Commercial & Industrial

## Featured rationale

The repositioning signals confidence in Woodlands’ growth and could strengthen shopper traffic and tenant appeal as more than 50,000 new homes support local demand.

## AI summary

Causeway Point’s AEI will run from 2Q2027 to end-2029, adding the 32,000 sq ft HomePage social and reading hub in 2028.

## Original article

A new first-of-its-kind public "social and reading destination", repurposed from a cinema, will be one of the highlights of Causeway Point’s upcoming transformation.

As part of the Woodlands mall's extensive asset enhancement initiative (AEI) — slated to start in the second quarter of 2027 and complete by the end of 2029 — the space is expected to open in 2028.

Named The HomePage @ Causeway Point, it is intended to bring together reading, literary experiences and community programmes for visitors of all ages, said Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) and the National Library & Archives Board (NLB) in a joint statement on Oct 22.

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The HomePage will span more than 32,000 sq ft across a triple-volume space on parts of the mall's sixth and seventh floors.

FCT and NLB have inked an MOU to collaborate on the planning, design and implementation, including its literary collections, community programmes and visitor experiences.

It will house one of Singapore’s largest publicly accessible collections of pre-loved books from NLB’s libraries in English and Mother Tongue languages, as well as one of the country’s most extensive showcases of Singapore literature (Sing Lit) and local authors.

Visitors can browse and take home the pre-loved books without borrowing them, allowing them to explore titles at their own pace.

They are also encouraged to share books they have enjoyed with others, so that more members of the community can benefit from the collection.

Meanwhile, the dedicated Sing Lit showcase will feature a diverse selection of titles, as well as thematic exhibitions and programmes. NLB will also collaborate with the National Arts Council to curate the Sing Lit space.

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Social hub with books, play zones and theatre

Designed as a social hub, The HomePage will also feature interactive experiences and family-friendly amenities such as children’s play zones. Visitors can consume F&B within the community reading space as well.

A purpose-built indoor theatre and screening space within will host film screenings, author talks, storytelling sessions and cultural programmes.

"Whether visitors are reading, enjoying a meal, attending a film screening or spending time with family and friends, we want this to be a place where people feel welcome to stay, connect and return to," said Richard Ng, CEO of FCT's manager.

He added that FCT is working with NLB to showcase archives of old movies. There will also be "a lot of potential" to continuously curate new activities and programming, especially at The Social Steps, which is designed as a terraced public living room.

Moreover, The HomePage will serve as a starting point for more people to discover books and the joy of reading and build a lifelong reading habit.

Melissa Tam, CEO of NLB, said: "By making reading more accessible and creating new opportunities for readers to discover Sing Lit and local authors, we hope to encourage more Singaporeans to embrace reading as a lifelong habit and connect more deeply with our shared heritage and identity."

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New tenant mix and community spaces after revamp

Through Causeway Point's upcoming AEI, the Reit aims to reposition the mall as a regional destination offering a wider range of retail, dining, lifestyle and community experiences.

The total cost of the AEI has yet to be finalised, pending the outcome of the tender process. FCT expects to be able to share the figure sometime in early 2027, Ng said.

The enhanced mall, spanning over 425,000 sq ft, will have a rebalanced tenant mix with close to 250 stores offering everyday essentials, unique fashion, healthcare, beauty and experiential dining concepts.

There will also be new community spaces, family-friendly amenities and upgraded facilities, while each level of the mall will be curated into a distinct lifestyle zone.

In late July, Metro had said it would downsize its premises at both Causeway Point and Paragon by closing its existing large-format department stores when the leases conclude, and instead shift towards more flexible multi-concept stores.

Metro is currently the anchor tenant at Causeway Point, occupying about 54,000 sq ft.

At the MOU signing event on Oct 20, Ng confirmed that FCT is still in discussions with Metro on next steps. "They have talked about potentially doing a modular concept… They would like to stay on and we do see the value they bring… It’s about getting the right concept that works for our newly revamped Causeway Point," he added.

The mall's AEI comes as northern Singapore continues to grow as a major residential and commercial hub, supported by sustained population growth and the planned addition of more than 50,000 new homes.

First opened in 1998, Causeway Point has been welcoming over 27 million shoppers annually in recent years.

Its location within the Woodlands Regional Centre, direct connectivity to the Woodlands MRT and bus interchanges and proximity to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link makes it well-positioned to serve a growing northern region, Ng said.

"Yet as we know, every successful mall needs to evolve over time," he added. To stay ahead and capture the growth opportunities in the northern region of Singapore, the Reit aims to transform Causeway Point into a leading regional mall.

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## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### Causeway Point资产提升计划（AEI）将推出附设闲置书籍与新加坡文学（Sing Lit）的全新社交及阅读中心

该商场的翻新将包括一个三层通高的公共阅读与社区空间、新的租户组合以及儿童游乐区。

一个由电影院改造而成、属首创的公共“社交与阅读目的地”，将成为Causeway Point即将进行的改造的亮点之一。

作为这座兀兰商场大规模资产提升计划（AEI）的一部分——计划于2027年第二季度动工、2029年年底前完工——该空间预计于2028年开放。

该空间命名为The HomePage @ Causeway Point，旨在为各年龄层访客汇集阅读、文学体验与社区活动。星狮地产信托（Frasers Centrepoint Trust，FCT）与国家图书馆与档案局（National Library & Archives Board，NLB）于10月22日在联合声明中如此表示。

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The HomePage将横跨商场六楼与七楼的部分区域，以超过32,000平方英尺的三层通高空间呈现。

FCT与NLB已签署谅解备忘录（MOU），将在规划、设计与落实方面合作，包括其文学馆藏、社区活动及访客体验。

这里将设有来自NLB各图书馆、涵盖英语及母语、可供公众取用的新加坡最大规模闲置书籍收藏之一，同时也是全国最广泛的新加坡文学（Sing Lit）及本地作家展示之一。

访客可以浏览并直接把闲置书籍带回家，无需办理借阅，从而按自己的节奏探索各种书目。

他们也获鼓励与他人分享自己喜欢过的书，让更多社区成员能从这一收藏中受惠。

与此同时，专门的Sing Lit展示将呈献多样化的书目选择，以及主题展览与活动。NLB也将与国家艺术理事会合作，共同策展Sing Lit空间。

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集书籍、游乐区与剧场于一体的社交中心

The HomePage被设计为社交中心，亦将设有互动体验以及儿童游乐区等家庭友好设施。访客也可以在社区阅读空间内享用餐饮。

其中一座专建的室内剧场暨放映空间将举办电影放映、作者讲座、讲故事会及文化活动。

FCT管理人首席执行官Richard Ng表示：“无论访客是在阅读、用餐、出席电影放映，还是与家人朋友共度时光，我们都希望这里成为一个让人感到受欢迎、愿意停留、连结并再次回来的地方。”

他补充说，FCT正与NLB合作展示旧电影档案。持续策展新的活动与节目也“有很大潜力”，尤其是在被设计为阶梯式公共客厅的The Social Steps。

此外，The HomePage将成为更多人发现书籍与阅读之乐、并培养终身阅读习惯的起点。

NLB首席执行官Melissa Tam表示：“通过让阅读更易获得，并为读者创造发现Sing Lit与本地作家的新机会，我们希望鼓励更多新加坡人把阅读当作终身习惯，并与我们共同的传统和身份认同建立更深层的连结。”

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翻新后的新租户组合与社区空间

通过Causeway Point即将开展的资产提升计划，该房地产投资信托旨在将商场重新定位为区域目的地，提供更广泛的零售、餐饮、生活方式与社区体验。

Ng表示，资产提升计划的总成本尚未最终确定，有待招标程序的结果。FCT预计能在2027年年初的某个时候公布这一数字。

改造后的商场面积超过425,000平方英尺，租户组合将重新平衡，近250家店铺将提供日常必需品、特色时尚、医疗保健、美容以及体验式餐饮概念。

此外还将有新的社区空间、家庭友好设施及升级后的设施，商场每一层也将被策划成各具特色的生活方式区域。

7月下旬，Metro曾表示，将在租约届满时关闭其位于Causeway Point与Paragon的现有大型百货店，从而缩减这两处的经营面积，并转而走向更灵活的多概念店。

Metro目前是Causeway Point的主力租户，占用约54,000平方英尺。

在10月20日的谅解备忘录签署活动上，Ng确认FCT仍在与Metro商讨后续步骤。他补充说：“他们谈到可能会做一个模块化概念……他们希望留下来，我们也确实看到他们所带来的价值……关键是找到适合我们全新翻新后的Causeway Point的正确概念。”

该商场的资产提升计划正值新加坡北部持续发展成为主要住宅与商业枢纽之际，其支撑因素包括人口持续增长，以及计划新增超过50,000个新住宅。

Causeway Point于1998年首次开业，近年来每年接待超过2,700万名购物者。

Ng表示，其坐落于兀兰区域中心之内，直接连接兀兰地铁站与各巴士转换站，并邻近即将开通的新山－新加坡快速交通系统连接线，因而有良好条件服务不断增长的北部地区。

他补充说：“但正如我们所知，每一座成功的商场都需要随时间演进。”为保持领先并把握新加坡北部地区的增长机遇，该房地产投资信托旨在把Causeway Point打造成一座领先的区域商场。

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