Singapore Turf Club closure could field 30,000 new homes

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The Singapore Racecourse is set to be closed by March 2027, with the Government announcing plans to redevelop the 120-ha site at Kranji for housing and other developments. With Singapore’s land being a scarce commodity, Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex, says the decision “reflects the adaptability in the government’s approach to managing land use in Singapore”.

He believes the proposed redevelopment of the expansive area adjacent to Kranji MRT Station, could include residential housing (both public and private), public green spaces, commercial offerings, and other community services. Depending on the final plans, PropNex estimates that the site could accommodate more than 30,000 new homes, assuming a gross plot ratio of 2.8 and an average unit size of 1,000 sq ft.

Huttons Asia senior director of research Lee Sze Teck also believes up to 30,000 new homes could be developed on the land, though it might be too small to classify as a new standalone town. He believes the revamping of Kranji could support the ongoing development of the Woodlands Regional Centre, which is earmarked as the largest economic hub in Singapore’s north region.

Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Realty Network, has looked at URA’s master plan and believes there could be potential for residential development both east and west. He suggests the old turf club site along Turf Club Avenue might be ideal for low-rise condominiums or landed plots, as there are already existing landed properties in the Jalan Kasau area.

Lee believes a catalyst may be needed to propel Woodlands Regional Centre forward, and the closure of the Singapore Turf Club, which was founded back in 1842, offers an opportunity to redesign how Woodlands functions for the future. The rest of the space could be filled with a mix of nature, sports, F&B, leisure, and retail outlets to support the new residential area.