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Singapore’s oldest planned satellite town is preparing for its next major evolution. On 31 Oct 2026, HDB officially unveiled the master plan for Toa Payoh West, setting in motion a decade-long development that will introduce fresh housing, commercial infrastructure, and extensive green corridors.
Announced by Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat at HDB Hub, the master plan envisions Toa Payoh West as a lush “Hillside Gardens” precinct anchored by a brand-new town hub.
Members of the public can view selected exhibits of the Toa Payoh West Master Plan at the HDB Hub Level 1 Gallery, which will remain on display through mid-2027.
Here are the 6 major transformations heading to the neighbourhood:
Over 6,000 New Homes (Public and Private Housing)
Toa Payoh West will be progressively built up over the coming decade to provide more than 6,000 new residential units. The bulk of these units will comprise public housing across a spectrum of flat types, complemented by private housing developments to foster a diverse and balanced residential enclave.
Artist’s impression of Toa Payoh West, which will mark the next chapter of transformation in Toa Payoh.
A Second ‘Toa Payoh Central’ Around Caldecott MRT
Complementing the existing town centre at Toa Payoh Central, a brand-new hub of commercial, community, and recreational activity is taking shape around Caldecott MRT station.
At the core of this second heart sits an integrated mixed-use development that will bring Toa Payoh’s first full-scale shopping mall, introducing expansive retail, dining, and daily lifestyle choices directly adjacent to transit links. HDB and relevant agencies are also currently studying plans to incorporate a new school into the area.
Artist’s impression of the upcoming mixed-use development, plaza space and wellness park next to Caldecott MRT station.
Caldecott MRT - Huge Wellness Park and Plaza
Fronting the upcoming mixed-use hub, a public plaza will connect straight into a new 1.2-hectare wellness park. Designed for multi-generational recreation and active ageing, the park will feature:
- Jogging tracks
- Nature-themed children’s playgrounds
- Fitness stations for seniors (balance, mobility, and strength)
- Quiet green retreats (such as sensory alcoves, rain gardens, and a butterfly trail)
Artist’s impression of the ‘Central Green Valley’, a series of park spaces connected to Caldecott MRT station, shops, supermarket, eateries, community amenities and the new shopping mall.
‘Central Green Valley’: A Community Corridor
Capitalising on the area’s natural topography, the estate will integrate a ‘Central Green Valley’ - a continuous spine of parkland and precinct greens running through the neighbourhood. HDB blocks will feature stepped-down rooflines towards this valley to frame the natural terrain.
In addition, a 15m-wide, tree-lined community corridor will establish a dedicated, shaded, and car-free pedestrian link directly connecting Caldecott MRT station to Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, fitted with pocket seating and gathering nooks.
Artist Impression Toa Payoh Hillside BTO.
Toa Payoh Hillside BTO (Launching in November 2026)
The master plan kicks off immediately with the launch of its maiden Build-To-Order (BTO) project, Toa Payoh Hillside, in the November 2026 sales exercise. Situated right beside Caldecott MRT station, the development will supply approximately 1,600 flats across five high-rise residential towers ranging from 31 to 43 storeys:
- 590 2-room Flexi flats
- 580 4-room flats
- 260 Community Care Apartments
- 230 Public rental flats
Community care apartments come with senior-friendly fittings, such as wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and other health and community services.
Toa Payoh’s First Community Care Apartments (with lower 55-years-old eligibility age)
Toa Payoh Hillside will introduce the town’s very first Community Care Apartments (CCAs). Paired with senior-friendly interior features like grab bars and coloured wayfinding cues, the CCA block will directly connect to an Active Ageing Centre, a Residents’ Network Centre, and a sheltered path to Caldecott MRT.
Coinciding with this launch, the national qualifying age to apply for CCAs has officially been lowered from 65 to 55 years old, enabling seniors to plan ahead earlier for assisted living options with integrated care services.