A grocery run near home, a shaded walk to the MRT and more places to spend the weekend could become part of daily life in Toa Payoh West as the neighbourhood takes shape.
HDB’s master plan brings together more than 6,000 new homes, a shopping mall, parks and community facilities around Caldecott MRT station. For existing residents and future homeowners, the bigger story is how these additions could make the western part of Toa Payoh a more convenient place to live, with more everyday needs within reach.
Here’s what could change, what has moved ahead and what still needs more detail.
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A new neighbourhood centre around Caldecott
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A shopping mall could bring more everyday choices closer to home
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When can residents expect these changes?
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Toa Payoh Hillside starts the neighbourhood’s transformation
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More support for residents who want to age in place
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Parks will become part of the route between home and amenities
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Shaded walking routes will build on existing MRT access
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Plans for a new school are under study
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A familiar town with more to look forward to
A new neighbourhood centre around Caldecott
Toa Payoh Central has long served as the town’s main gathering point for shopping, dining and transport. Under the new master plan, the area around Caldecott MRT station will become another centre for daily activities, complementing the existing town centre.
More than 6,000 homes will support this growth, with public housing making up most of the supply alongside some private housing. HDB will also bring commercial, community and recreational facilities into the neighbourhood, so the plans extend well beyond adding residential blocks.
For residents in the western part of Toa Payoh, this could mean more options closer to home. Meanwhile, those living elsewhere in the town will gain another area to visit for meals, shopping and outdoor activities.
A shopping mall could bring more everyday choices closer to home
One of the main additions will be a mixed-use development combining homes with what HDB describes as Toa Payoh’s first shopping mall.
The mall will add retail and dining options near Caldecott MRT station, alongside the markets and heartland shops that already serve the wider town. However, HDB’s announcement does not include a tenant list or an opening date, so the exact mix of shops and services remains something to watch.
Beyond the mall, Toa Payoh Hillside will have its own supermarket, shops and food court. These neighbourhood facilities could be particularly useful for quick grocery trips and everyday meals, while the larger mixed-use development adds more reasons to spend time in the area.
Together, the two developments could give residents a broader choice of places to run errands and meet friends without heading to Toa Payoh Central each time.
When can residents expect these changes?
Toa Payoh West will take shape over the coming decade, with new homes, shops, parks and community facilities opening in stages. So far, the key milestones are:
- November 2026: Toa Payoh Hillside launched as the first BTO project under the master plan, with an estimated waiting time of three years and nine months.
- By 2030: The separate Toa Payoh Integrated Development near the existing town centre is targeted for completion, bringing together sports, healthcare and community facilities.
- Over the coming decade: HDB will progressively develop the wider Toa Payoh West neighbourhood, adding more homes and amenities.
HDB has yet to announce individual completion dates for the shopping mall, wellness park, Central Green Valley and community corridor, while plans for a school remain under study.
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Toa Payoh Hillside starts the neighbourhood’s transformation
Launched in November 2026, Toa Payoh Hillside is the first BTO project under the Toa Payoh West master plan. Located next to Caldecott MRT interchange, it offers access to both the Circle and Thomson-East Coast Lines, giving future residents an established transport connection as the surrounding neighbourhood develops.
The project offered 1,432 flats for sale, comprising 2-room Flexi flats, 4-room flats and 256 Community Care Apartments. Meanwhile, the wider development will also include public rental housing across its five residential blocks, which range from 31 to 43 storeys.
Read more: November 2026 BTO launch: 7 standout features buyers should know
With an estimated waiting time of three years and nine months, Toa Payoh Hillside is expected to reach completion around August 2030, subject to construction progress. It was also the only Prime project in the November launch, with a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period for its 99-year flats.
Beyond the homes, residents can look forward to a supermarket, shops and a food court within the development, alongside playgrounds, fitness corners, community gardens and sky terraces. These facilities will bring everyday essentials and places to unwind closer to home, while also adding amenities that residents of the surrounding neighbourhood can use.
More support for residents who want to age in place
Toa Payoh Hillside will introduce the town’s first Community Care Apartments, which combine senior-friendly homes with care and social support.
Within the development, the Community Care Apartment block will connect directly to an Active Ageing Centre, Residents’ Network Centre and precinct pavilion. Residents will also have sheltered access to Caldecott MRT station, while coloured navigation cues and grab bars along common corridors will help them move around.
Parks will become part of the route between home and amenities
Green spaces will play a central role in how people move through Toa Payoh West.
HDB is planning a Central Green Valley made up of linked parks and smaller neighbourhood green spaces. This network will connect homes with destinations such as Caldecott MRT station and the new shopping mall, bringing greenery into everyday journeys.
The area’s slopes will also guide the design of new housing. Buildings will step down in height towards the green valley, while shorter developments and open spaces will sit among taller blocks to create a more varied landscape.
Alongside this network, a new 1.2-hectare wellness park will connect to the mixed-use development through a plaza. Families can look forward to nature-themed playgrounds, while a jogging track and fitness stations will provide places to exercise.
Some facilities will focus on helping seniors build strength, balance and mobility. Meanwhile, a butterfly trail, sensory alcove and rain gardens will offer quieter places to pause and unwind.
The plaza will add another shared space for gatherings and activities, linking the shopping area with the park rather than treating them as separate destinations.
Shaded walking routes will build on existing MRT access
Caldecott MRT station already serves the Circle and Thomson-East Coast Lines, giving the neighbourhood access to two rail lines. The plans will build on that existing connection by improving the routes between the station, homes and amenities.
A 15m-wide, tree-lined community corridor will run between Caldecott MRT station and Lorong 1 Toa Payoh. HDB plans a shaded, car-free walking route with seating and pockets of greenery where residents can rest or catch up with neighbours. Together with the Central Green Valley, this could make walking a more comfortable part of daily life, particularly for residents travelling with children or older family members.
The wider town also has Toa Payoh MRT station and its bus interchange. In addition, HDB identifies the upcoming North-South Corridor as an opportunity to improve walking and cycling links and introduce more greenery at street level.
Plans for a new school are under study
HDB is studying plans for a school in Toa Payoh West to meet the needs of more families moving into the neighbourhood. However, details such as the school type and potential opening date have yet to be announced.
A familiar town with more to look forward to
Toa Payoh West marks the next chapter in the town’s renewal, following the Estate Renewal Strategy in the 1990s and the Remaking Our Heartland programme in 2015.
As the new neighbourhood takes shape around Caldecott, the Toa Payoh Integrated Development will add sports, healthcare and community facilities near the existing town centre.
Further announcements will bring more clarity on the mall, the proposed school and when individual facilities will open. Meanwhile, selected master plan exhibits will remain on display at the HDB Hub Level 1 Gallery until mid-2027, offering a closer look at what lies ahead.
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