# Town Hall Link white site launched for tender, with up to 1,200 homes planned - **Source:** EdgeProp Singapore - **Published:** 2026-07-03T07:34:21.000Z - **Author:** Ashley Lo - **Original:** https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/town-hall-link-white-site-launched-tender-1200-homes-planned - **Topics:** Private Residential, Commercial & Industrial, New Launches ## Featured rationale Strong connectivity, limited nearby private-home supply and substantial commercial space may attract consortium bids and support housing demand as Jurong Lake District develops. ## AI summary URA launched the 400,719 sq ft Town Hall Link white site for tender, potentially delivering 1,200 homes and over 2 million sq ft of gross floor area. ## Original article URA has launched a land tender for a white site at Town Hall Link in Jurong Lake District, under the Government Land Sales programme for the second half of 2026. The 99-year leasehold site spans 400,719 sq ft, with a maximum gross floor area of over 2 million sq ft. According to URA’s release on July 3, the site falls under an ongoing transformation of the precinct into a “vibrant regional centre”. The mixed-use plot could potentially accommodate up to 1,200 homes, alongside about 430,560 sq ft of office space. A further 473,616 sq ft will be included for complementary uses such as retail, serviced apartments, hotels, as well as recreational and community spaces. Read also: URA releases Reserve List GLS site carved from former Jurong Lake District master developer plot According to Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Singapore, the Town Hall Link white site was carved out from a larger plot that was launched for tender in June 2023. The tender was not awarded after URA deemed the submitted bids too low. Chu, however, believes the new site is unlikely to "meet the same fate", given its more manageable size. Justin Quek, deputy group CEO of Realion (OrangeTee & ETC) Group, echoes this sentiment adding that the land parcel will be more attractive to developers as the government will undertake part of the required infrastructure works, helping to reduce development costs. ‘Largest mixed-use business node’ planned outside the city centre The site is located within Jurong Lake District, which is poised to become Singapore’s “largest mixed-use business node” outside the city centre, says URA. Upon full completion, the district is expected to deliver 100,000 new jobs and 20,000 new homes, supporting nearly one million residents and over 3,000 companies in the western region. Besides the Town Hall Link site, several major projects are planned for the area. These include the new Science Centre Singapore, which is slated to open by end-2027, and the Jurong Gateway Hub, an integrated development expected to be completed in 2029. ERA’s Chu notes that the district's ongoing transformation could appeal to buyers looking to be among the first to live in a newly emerging precinct. Strong demand for future mixed-use project Mixed-use and integrated developments typically enjoy strong buyer demand due to the convenience they offer, adds Chu. He believes the Town Hall Link site will be particularly attractive given its strategic location and excellent connectivity. The site will be connected to the Jurong East MRT Station interchange and will have pedestrian access to an MRT station along the upcoming Cross Island Line, which is slated to open in 2032. Realion's Quek believes the residential component will also benefit from the limited pipeline of new private homes in Jurong East, making it an attractive option for HDB upgraders and professionals working in the area. He notes that Jurong East has seen only three launches in recent years: The LakeGarden Residences, J'den and Sora. The 368-unit J'den moved 88% of its units over its launch weekend in November 2023, with units averaging $2,451 psf. By comparison, The LakeGarden Residences and SORA each recorded a 23% take-up rate at launch. Quek attributes the difference to their locations farther from the Jurong East MRT station interchange, adding that this could point to strong pent-up demand for future projects closer to the town centre. Huttons Asia CEO Mark Yip adds that the project's office component is expected to be another key demand driver. With the supply of office space projected to peak in 2028 before tapering off over the following three years, he believes occupiers seeking premium Grade A office space could gravitate towards the future project at Town Hall Link. “The office component will bring in thousands of employment opportunities and boost demand for residential homes in this area,” he notes. That said, Yip notes that the mega site could entail significantly higher holding costs and development risks. Against this backdrop, he expects developers to form consortiums to bid for the site. Yip believes the tender could attract a handful of bidders, with bids potentially reaching as high as $2 billion. Meanwhile, Realion's Quek projects that the site could attract two to four bids at land rates of between $1,100 to $1,200 psf per plot ratio. The tender for the Town Hall Link site will close on November 17, at 12pm. ## Chinese translation > Translation model: grok ### 市政厅连道白地招标启动，规划最多约1,200套住宅 市区重建局称，该99年地契地段属裕廊湖区迈向“充满活力区域中心”的持续转型 市区重建局（URA）已在2026下半年政府售地计划下，推出裕廊湖区市政厅连道（Town Hall Link）一幅白地招标。该99年地契地段面积40.0719万平方英尺，最高总楼面面积逾200万平方英尺。 据URA 7月3日发布，该地段属该片区迈向“充满活力区域中心”的持续转型。 这块综合用途地块潜在可容纳最多约1,200套住宅，以及约43.056万平方英尺办公空间；另有约47.3616万平方英尺用于零售、服务公寓、酒店，以及康乐与社区空间等配套用途。 相关阅读：URA推出自前裕廊湖区总发展商地块划出的储备名单GLS地段 ERA新加坡首席执行官Marcus Chu指出，市政厅连道白地是从2023年6月推出招标的更大地块中划出。当时URA认为所投标价过低，未予批出。 不过Chu认为，新地块“不太可能重蹈覆辙”，因其规模更易管理。 Realion（OrangeTee & ETC）集团副集团首席执行官Justin Quek认同此判断，并补充政府将承担部分所需基础设施工程，有助降低开发成本，地段对发展商更具吸引力。 规划为市中心外“最大综合用途商业节点” URA表示，地段位于裕廊湖区，该区有望成为新加坡市中心以外“最大的综合用途商业节点”。 全面建成后，该区预计提供10万个新就业岗位与2万套新住宅，服务西部近100万居民与逾3,000家企业。 除市政厅连道地段外，区内还有多个重大项目，包括预计2027年底开放的新科学中心，以及预计2029年竣工的综合项目裕廊门户枢纽（Jurong Gateway Hub）。 ERA的Chu指出，该区持续转型或吸引希望成为新兴片区“首批住户”的买家。 未来综合项目需求强劲 Chu补充，综合与一体化项目通常因便利性而受买家欢迎。他认为市政厅连道地段因其战略位置与卓越连通性将尤其具吸引力。 地段将连接裕廊东地铁换乘站，并可通过步行通道抵达即将开通的跨岛线地铁站（预计2032年通车）。 Realion的Quek认为，住宅部分亦将受惠于裕廊东私人住宅新盘供应有限，对组屋提升客与在区内工作的专业人士具吸引力。 他指出，裕廊东近年仅有三个开盘：The LakeGarden Residences、J'den与Sora。368单位的J'den在2023年11月开盘周末售出88%，单位均价约2,451新元/平方英尺。 相较之下，The LakeGarden Residences与SORA开盘时售出率各约23%。Quek将差异归因于后两者距裕廊东地铁换乘站更远，并认为这或显示靠近市镇中心的未来项目存在强劲积压需求。 合登亚洲（Huttons Asia）首席执行官叶垂彰补充，项目的办公部分预计是另一关键需求驱动。 在办公供应预计于2028年见顶、随后三年逐步回落的背景下，他认为寻求优质甲级办公空间的租户或会流向市政厅连道未来项目。“办公部分将带来数千个就业机会，并提振该区住宅需求。” 不过他亦指出，巨型地段可能意味着显著更高的持有成本与开发风险。 在此背景下，他预期发展商将组成财团竞标。他认为招标或吸引少数投标者，标价或高达20亿新元。 与此同时，Realion的Quek预测该地段或吸引两至四份标书，地价约1,100至1,200新元/平方英尺容积率。 市政厅连道地段招标将于11月17日中午12时截止。