Tengah town guide

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) launched Tengah town for Build-to-Order (BTO) flat applications back in 2018. Touted as Singapore’s first smart and sustainable town, flat buyers have begun to move in since the flats are progressively completed. For those of us who are set to move in, or have our eyes set on exploring this new town, here’s an ultimate Tengah guide so you won’t get lost in its green spaces.

Greenery and social amenities at the doorstep of Plantation Grange.
Image credit: HDB

Smart home with eco-friendly features

In the showflat, the trunking is left exposed to illustrate the air-conditioning pipes it typically conceals.

Tengah has been designed to be Singapore’s first smart and sustainable HDB town from the get-go, with green mobility, digital infrastructure and nature spaces planned from day one.

SP Group engineer maintaining the chiller plant at an HDB rooftop.

Highlights include the Centralised Cooling System, Smart Lighting, and SP Group’s MyTengah app, which lets residents monitor utilities and cooling usage.

Another feature that is also found in Tengah is the Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS), where waste is transported through underground pipes using air suction into a central waste collection station. TL;DR: The PWCS reduces spills during refuse collection, creating a cleaner and more hygienic living environment.

ICYMI, the Centralised Cooling System (CCS) in Tengah is a first for public housing. Similar to installations in commercial and industrial buildings, CCS works by delivering chilled water from a network of chiller plants into connected homes, and homeowners have the choice to opt in to this.

Instead of relying on individual aircon condensers, the chilled water flows through fan coil units (FCU), which would in turn blow the cool air into your home when switched on, lowering the temperature of your abode.

CCS is more energy-efficient compared with traditional air-conditioning systems and more sustainable with less greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. It also offers lower lifecycle costs too, netting you up to 30% savings on hardware, installation and maintenance costs, as well as quieter and greener cooling with simpler maintenance.

SP’s assurance for greater peace of mind

While the initial implementation of CCS by SP Group faced some teething issues such as condensation, they responded quickly, with tighter quality control plus enhancement of materials, to rectify and resolve all issues. Even though more residents have moved in, the condensation cases have dropped significantly.

To give CCS subscribers greater peace of mind, SP also introduced the new MyTengah Care+ programme, which provides all CCS households with a 3-year workmanship warranty, 3 years of biannual FCU servicing, and regular FCU health checks – all at no extra cost.

Beyond cooling homes

Besides providing Tengah homeowners with a more sustainable form of cooling, CCS is also offered to commercial buildings in the estate. These include Plantation Plaza – the first mall that opened in June 2024 – supermarkets, mom and pop shops, and childcare centres in the neighbourhood.

A slew of nature-themed districts with their own identities

Tengah is also the first town in Singapore with a car-free town centre surrounded by 5 nature-themed districts, each with a story to tell:

• Forest Hill District: northern-most district surrounded by lush greenery
• Park District: containing the car-free town centre and fronting the Central Park
• Garden District: blocks inspired by community gardens and lush planting
• Plantation District: a nod to Tengah’s agricultural past
• Brickland District: a tribute to the brickworks that once stood in the area

Ladybug playground at Garden Court @ Tengah. 
Image credit: Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd

A rooftop garden with fitness stations and a running track at Parc Clover @ Tengah.
Image credit: HDB

As a country, Singapore is being transformed into a City in Nature. In Tengah, this is taken even further, with a Forest Fringe around the town, and a 5km-long Forest Corridor that links Tengah to existing green corridors leading to the Central and Western Catchment areas.

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Then, there are spaces for community gardening. Within the Plantation Farmway and Garden Farmway, residents can apply for allotment gardens where they can activate their green fingers. It also harks back to the good ol’ kampong days, helping Tengah residents to build a sense of community and belonging. These farmways also serve as green connectors, linking residents to other key facilities and amenities in Tengah town such as the future town centre and Central Park.

The Plantation Farmway runs through housing developments, connecting them to key facilities such as the Plantation Plaza Neighbourhood Centre, and community spaces like playgrounds and fitness stations.
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Following the opening of the Plantation Village neighbourhood centre in June 2024, another neighbourhood centre, Parc Point is slated to open later in 2026. A Wellness Trail links Parc Point’s roof garden to the sky terraces at the adjacent development, Parc Residences @ Tengah, where there are fitness stations and sitting areas for residents to exercise and bond. Then, there’s a 1.5km-long Rainforest Walk winding through the ground floors of the buildings, housing a bird sanctuary and butterfly garden.

The Rainforest Walk – a green pedestrian trail traversing the Parc Residences @ Tengah and Parc Clover @ Tengah public housing projects, marries social spaces with wellness elements.
Image credit: HDB

Bringing back the kampong spirit

Recall the days of playing catch with your neighbours in your void deck – that’s the spirit that HDB is trying to reignite with the abundance of community spaces in Tengah.

Fitness stations and play area at the ground level of the MSCP at Parc Residences @ Tengah.
Image adapted from: HDB

Within each district are themed playgrounds for the young, fitness corners, and green pockets to promote the joys of lepak-ing and catching up with your friends and family.

Themed fruit playground at Plantation Grange.
Image credit: HDB

Car-lite town with EV car sharing

As a car-lite town, above-ground roads are kept to a minimum, with underground roads handling most of the vehicular traffic, making Tengah safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

Being a smart and sustainable town, Tengah is equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging points, powered by SP Group’s SP Mobility, supporting greener transport choices. You won’t have to worry about a lack of charging points too, since up to 10% of the lots in each carpark are meant to be installed with EV charging stations.

Staying connected with convenient commutes

With 5 whole districts and an emphasis on eco-friendliness, it’s no wonder that there’s an increased provision for public transport in Tengah. There will be not 1, but 4 MRT stations serving Tengah when the Jurong Region Line is completed.

Tengah Bus Interchange.
Image credit: Land Transport Authority

Today, the town is served by a dedicated bus interchange with multiple routes in operation. For days when you don’t feel like walking or cycling, all you’ll have to do is hop on a bus to get around Tengah, or to nearby amenities and transport nodes in estates like Bukit Batok, Beauty World or Jurong. There’s even a weekday bus service that connects residents directly to the Central Business District (CBD).

As more residents move in, and feedback is gathered regarding connectivity, one might expect that there may be further transport enhancements to service the 5 districts.

Neighbourhood centres with supermarkets & food courts

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When completed, Tengah will be home to 42,000 public and private homes. As the districts open in phases, we’ve seen the launch of neighbourhood centres like Plantation Plaza and the upcoming Parc Point. On top of these two neighbourhood centres, there will also be precinct shop clusters spread around the new town as Tengah progressively develops.

Parc Point mall.
Image credit: @tengahbuzz via Instagram

On the supermarket front alone, there’s already a Giant supermarket in Plantation Plaza, with a FairPrice on the way when Parc Point opens. You’ve got Daiso and loads of dining options, with Koufu and your very own McDonald’s, in Plantation Plaza, to say the very least. You can also look forward to a new food court, Gourmet Paradise, that’s slated to open soon in Parc Point.

Keep your eyes on this article, as we will update it further when Tengah is fully occupied.

New NUHS hospital and polyclinic in the West 

Tengah will also be home to the new Tengah Polyclinic and Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH), which are part of the National University Health System (NUHS).

Managed by the National University Polyclinics (NUP), Tengah Polyclinic is located at Parc Point and opened on 28th February 2026, providing accessible primary care for residents. Complementing this, TGCH, which is due for completion in the early 2030s, will deliver acute and community care services.

Together, these NUHS facilities will bring comprehensive and coordinated care closer to the growing Tengah population and the wider western region.

Future schools in the Tengah vicinity

Completing the slew of amenities in Tengah are the plethora of institutions that will serve children from early childhood up to their primary school years. Already in operation are preschool and childcare centres, including My First Skool, Skool4Kidz Preschool, My World Preschool, E-Bridge Preschool, and PCF Sparkletots Preschool that have been integrated into the estates, with more to come.

The Pioneer Primary School opened in January 2026.
Image credit: @tengahbuzz via Instagram

Then, there’s the relocation of established primary schools to Tengah in the near future. Pioneer Primary School opened in January 2026; Kranji Primary School will relocate in January 2028; and Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) is slated to move in January 2030.

Tengah is Singapore’s first smart and sustainable town

From smart cooling and digital eco-features to forest trails and community gardens, Tengah shows how sustainable living can be built into everyday comfort. SP Group is working closely with HDB and partners to support Tengah’s sustainability vision, via the centralised cooling system and EV charging infrastructure.

Find out more about how SP Group is empowering Tengah

This post was brought to you by SP Group.
Photography by: Charlene Lee
Cover image adapted from: HDB, China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co Pte Ltd,