More than 6,000 new homes are planned for Toa Payoh West over the coming decade, alongside a new shopping mall and community and recreational facilities around Caldecott MRT station.
HDB said on 31 October that the neighbourhood will have mostly public housing, with some private homes. It is intended to become a second “heart” for Toa Payoh, complementing the existing town centre at Toa Payoh Central.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat unveiled the plans at HDB Hub that day.
New Mall And Park Around Caldecott MRT
A development combining homes and a shopping mall is planned near Caldecott MRT station, bringing more places to shop and eat.
A plaza in front of the development will connect to a new 1.2-hectare wellness park. Nature-themed playgrounds, a jogging track and fitness stations are planned, alongside quieter areas such as a butterfly trail and rain gardens.
Plans for a school in the area are also being studied.
About 1,600 Flats In November Launch
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) project under the master plan, Toa Payoh Hillside, will launch in the November 2026 sales exercise.
Next to Caldecott MRT station, it will have five residential blocks ranging from 31 to 43 storeys. The housing mix comprises 590 two-room flexi flats, 580 four-room flats, 260 Community Care Apartments and about 230 public rental flats.
These include Toa Payoh’s first Community Care Apartments, which combine senior-friendly homes with care and social support to help residents live independently.
From the November BTO exercise, the eligibility age for these apartments will fall from 65 to 55.
The apartment block will connect directly to an Active Ageing Centre, Residents’ Network Centre and precinct pavilion, with sheltered access to Caldecott MRT station. Common corridors will have grab bars and coloured signs to help residents find their way.
Toa Payoh Hillside will also have a supermarket, shops, a food court, playgrounds, community gardens and sky terraces.
More Greenery And Walking Links
The area’s hilly terrain has inspired a “Hillside Gardens” design, with buildings stepping down towards a Central Green Valley.
This network of parks and green spaces will link homes with amenities, including the MRT station and mall.
A separate 15m-wide, tree-lined corridor will provide a shaded, car-free walking route between Caldecott MRT station and Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, with seating along the way.
The master plan exhibition runs at HDB Hub’s Level 1 Gallery from 31 October to 2 November 2026. Selected exhibits will remain there until mid-2027.
