Singapore’s Turf City transformation is accelerating, with the Government releasing a second Government Land Sales (GLS) site at Dunearn Road — signalling strong confidence in the area’s potential as one of the nation’s next major residential districts.
This follows the successful sale of the first GLS parcel in July, marking the beginning of large-scale development for the future Turf City township under the URA Master Plan 2025.
👉 For the full redevelopment context, read: Turf City Redevelopment 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
📍 Key Details of the New Dunearn Road GLS Site
- Site area: 204,962 sq ft
- Zoning: Residential with commercial at 1st storey
- Estimated yield: ~330 homes
- Commercial component: ~15,069 sq ft (ideal for F&B, retail, childcare, or community services)
- Height controls:
- Max 10 storeys
- Capped at 5 storeys for low-rise zones
- Location: Walking distance to Sixth Avenue MRT (DTL) and near the future Turf City MRT Station (CRL)
This new plot will integrate seamlessly with the wider township concept, which includes homes, nature parks, green corridors, community facilities, and heritage conservation.
👉 Learn more about the upcoming MRT: Turf City MRT – A Game Changer for Bukit Timah
🏗️ Strong Developer Demand: Insights From the First Turf City GLS Site
The first Dunearn Road GLS site, also located beside Sixth Avenue MRT, was awarded in July to a consortium of:
- Frasers Property
- Sekisui House
- CSC Land
They submitted the highest of nine competitive bids, offering:
- $491.45 million
- $1,410 psf ppr
- Potential yield of ~380 units
This robust bidding response highlights industry confidence in the future of Turf City as a premium mixed estate.
👉 Why demand is rising: Why Turf City Is Singapore’s Next Investment Hotspot
🚇 Transport: A Massive Value Booster
Both GLS sites enjoy dual MRT advantages:
1️⃣ Sixth Avenue MRT (Downtown Line)
- Immediate connectivity
- Direct routes to CBD, Botanic Gardens, Newton, Little India, and Bugis
2️⃣ Future Turf City MRT (Cross Island Line)
- Expected completion: 2032
- Game-changing east-west connection: Ang Mo Kio → Clementi → Pasir Ris → Changi
This futureproof transport network positions the new estate as one of Singapore’s most well-connected upcoming townships.
👉 Related: How the CRL Will Boost Property Prices Around Turf City
🌳 Part of a Larger Vision: A Green, Integrated Township
The GLS sites sit next to the upcoming Turf City Nature Park, a 40-hectare green sanctuary connecting Eng Neo Avenue Forest and Bukit Tinggi.
Families will enjoy:
- Nature trails
- Boardwalks
- Eco-play spaces
- A car-lite environment
👉 Read: Nature Park Announced for Turf City
💡 What This Means for Buyers
With two GLS sites now in motion:
- Turf City’s transformation is officially accelerating
- Early buyers will benefit from first-mover advantage
- The URA’s development tempo signals long-term confidence
- Commercial integration (shops, clinics, childcare) will boost convenience
- New launch pricing benchmarks will emerge from 2027 onward
This is the start of the birth of a new premium district — combining Bukit Timah prestige, elite schools, nature living, and two MRT lines.
📢 Conclusion
The release of the second GLS site at Dunearn Road marks a major milestone in Turf City’s evolution. As developers prepare to shape the first generation of homes here, buyers and investors can expect a vibrant, highly connected, and nature-forward township unlike anything Bukit Timah has seen in decades.
