BUTTERFLY GARDEN WINS GOLD - P4 POWERING SUSTAINABILITY P6 FITNESS CORNERS P8 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE - Holland Bukit Panjang Town Council
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Town Talk of the
Published by Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council MCI (P) 116/11/2017
BUTTERFLY GARDEN
September 2018
www.hbptc.org.sg
WINS GOLD
P4 POWERING SUSTAINABILITY
P6 FITNESS CORNERS
P8 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
2 Talk of the Town
BUTTERFLY GARDEN
WINS GOLD
Driven to create a suitable “I volunteer at the Bukit Panjang Butterfly Garden because
environment for butterflies I love to do Show and Tell sessions for the children. Very
and provide residents with often when I ask them, ‘Why are butterflies important?’ I will
opportunities to care for the
see eager little hands shoot up into the air as they answer,
winged critters, the Bukit Panjang
Butterfly Garden was set up in ‘Because they are beautiful,’ or ‘Because they make me happy.’
2013 as a live space to encourage And truth is, these answers are absolutely right. I personally
outdoor experiential learning. More love this little insect because it makes us happy.”
simply, anyone keen to get up
close to the fleeting beauties are all
Or Cheng Khim, Volunteer
welcomed to participate in garden
walks conducted by grassroots
activist Sussie Ketit, and her team
of dedicated volunteers.
Bagging gold at this year’s
Community in Bloom awards*
for the first time, the previously
nondescript garden situated along
Bukit Panjang Road next to Blocks
213 and 214 Petir Road morphed
into a vibrant habitat for butterflies
when the volunteers introduced
the “buffet table” concept in March
2017. When left undisturbed with
little maintenance, the primal
conditions of the garden attracted
forest butterflies which found their Community in Bloom 2018 Award Winners
way from biodiversity-rich areas in Holland-Bukit Panjang Town
including Dairy Farm Nature Park,
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Special Mentions
Central Catchment Nature Reserves Community Outreach Bukit Timah-Toh Yi Residents’ Committee
located within proximity.
Edible Gardens Bukit Panjang Zone 8 Residents’ Committee
As the garden flourishes, the team Public Housing Estates
hopes to encourage more residents
to appreciate the butterflies and Platinum Banding Bukit Timah Toh Yi Residents’ Committee
conserve the environment for them Gold Banding • Bukit Panjang Zone 4 Residents’ Committee
to thrive in, educate the younger (210 Petir Rd)
generation, and continue to bring • Bukit Panjang Zone 8 Residents’ Committee (Blk 402)
happiness to the Bukit Panjang • Bukit Panjang Zone 8 Residents’ Committee (Blk 410)
community. • Bukit Panjang Zone 9 Community Garden 1 (Blk 423)
SIlver Banding • Bukit Panjang Zone 10 Residents’ Committee
To sign up as a volunteer or participate • Bukit Panjang Zone 2 Residents’ Committee
in an education garden walk or Show • Bukit Panjang Zone 3 Residents’ Committee
and Tell sessions, please write in to • Bukit Panjang Zone 9 Community Garden 2 (Blk 429)
bpbutterflygarden@gmail.com • Zhenghua-Segar Meadows Residents’ Committee
Bronze Banding Bukit Panjang Zone 4 Residents’ Committee (N2 Park)
*The biennial Community in Bloom Organisation
Awards by NParks recognise the
Gold Banding Bukit Panjang Butterfly Circle Garden
efforts of local gardening groups.
Talk of The Town 3
HOME TO THE LARGEST
COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK broccoli and water spinach. Most of talk about diabetes and a voucher
the resident gardeners are senior presentation ceremony to five
citizens who used to work on farms needy families organised by the
in their younger days. Zone 6 RC.
Catherine Ng, Resident Committee 63-year-old Ahmad Hassan and
(RC) Chairman for Zone 6 his wife took time off from their
Bukit Panjang, added that the Hari Raya visits to participate in
harvested vegetables will be the event. “We are all living in the
sold at an upcoming charity same neighbourhood so I feel it
fundraiser to raise funds for needy is best to get to know my fellow
residents. The opening of the residents and do my part to assist,
community garden was also held whenever the community needs
in conjunction with a free health me,” he shared.
The 16th community garden at
Bangkit Road was officially unveiled
on 17 June 2018 by Dr Teo Ho Pin.
With another three community
gardens in the pipeline, residents
can cheer to having the largest
network of community gardens
right in their backyard.
70-year-old Tay Bee Geok is one of
the resident gardeners who plants
and harvests a variety of vegetables
including lady’s fingers, Chinese
4 Talk of the Town
POWERING
SUSTAINABILITY
Over the years, the Town Council has implemented green features including
solar photovoltaic panels, and other environmentally-friendly facilities to
reduce electricity consumption, while generating clean and renewable energy
towards building a sustainable home for residents.
Solar panels installation for Holland-Bukit Panjang town commenced in
2015. Since then, solar energy generated were channelled towards powering
services in common areas, with excess electricity being translated into cost
savings for the town. The installation of solar panels will continue to roll out
progressively townwide.
WHAT ARE SOLAR HOW DOES IT WORK?
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANELS?
Solar panels capture sunlight and harness the Sunlight is converted
energy to power common services such as lifts
01 to direct current (DC)
and water pumps within the HDB estates electricity
during the day.
Solar system converts
02 the energy to
alternating current (AC)
to power the services
Excess energy is
03 channelled back to
Singapore’s grid
Talk of The Town 5
WHERE ARE THEY INSTALLED? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Installation completed at:
• Zhenghua Divison, Environmental Sustainability
• Bukit Panjang (N1,N2 & N4) Division, Solar power is a renewable
• Cashew (N1) Division, source of energy
• Bukit Timah Division
Energy Security
No import of fuels required
More than Expected
15,000 pieces completion date
for Holland-Bukit Reduction of carbon footprint
of solar panels to
Panjang Town: No carbon emissions generated
be installed at
134 blocks mid-2019 from solar energy
NATIONAL DAY 2018 AWARD
Congratulations to Our Town Councillors!
The Public Service Star (BBM)
Ms Lee Wan Cheng, Alice Mr Tng Ah Yiam
The Public Service Medal (PBM)
Mr Ang Chee Siah, Vincent Mdm Liu Yuen Lian, Ann Mr Pang Hsue Teck, Edwin
6 Talk of The Town
FITNESS CORNERS
To boost the health and wellbeing of the community, 15 fitness corners have either been built
or upgraded across the four divisions over the past year. Equipped with innovative machines,
these outdoor gyms provide residents convenient access to equipment that are safe and easy to
use. These fitness corners also encourage a more vibrant neighbourhood where people can bond
through exercise!
Horse Rider Healthy Walker Bicycle
Say “giddy-up!” and get on this metal Step your way into good health with Get the full benefits of cycling without
horse if you intend to target your this low-impact workout. To use, grip moving an inch on this stationary
arms, legs, and abdomen. Starting at the handles firmly with both hands as exercise bicycle. Because of its
an upright seated position, use your you step onto the footboards. Move design, users will completely avoid
own weight to pull and stretch the your feet back and forth continuously impact stress on feet, knees, hips
legs out. The upward and downward and slowly feel your heart rate go up. and lower back, while activating the
movements target different muscles Similar to a treadmill in its exertion important muscles in the calf and
within the main group, allowing you to of muscles, this exercise is perfect for upper thigh. This exercise is ideal for
work various parts of your body in one those who want to strengthen their hip beginners, as well as those undergoing
session. and ankle joints. rehabilitation.
BUKIT PANJANG
Push Hands Hip Twister
Effectively train the different parts Tone your legs and waist with the help
of your arm – wrists, elbows, and of this modest-looking equipment.
shoulders – by spinning the wheels Step onto the turn-disc whilst holding With self-adjustable
of fitness. Using both hands, hold onto the handrail for balance. Once resistance levels, the
the handles of the wheels and you are ready, lean slightly forward gym equipment you see at
simultaneously turn them in either and twist left and right to work those 256 Bangkit Road allows you
the same or opposite directions. While lower-body muscles. Remember not to determine your workout effort
this exercise predominantly works the to jump on the disc as you could injure based on your strength and body type.
upper body, it offers full body benefits yourself! Using unique and innovative
by improving your flexibility and technology, the machines allow you to
cardiovascular system. achieve a complete workout normally
gained in the indoor gym.
Talk of The Town 7
BUKIT TIMAH CASHEW
ULU PANDAN ZHENGHUA
Elderly fitness corner at Block 503,
Bukit Timah Division Completion Date Sep 2017
Jelapang Road
Elderly fitness corner between Block Elderly fitness corner at Block 506,
Jan 2018 Dec 2017
202 and 205, Clementi Avenue 6 Jelapang Road
Cashew Division Completion Date Elderly fitness corner at Block 517, Nov 2017
Jelapang Road
Elderly fitness corner at N5 Park Jan 2018 Elderly fitness corner at Block 523, Dec 2017
Jelapang Road
Ulu Pandan Division Completion Date Elderly fitness corner at Block 527, Nov 2017
Jelapang Road
Elderly fitness corner at Block 2, Elderly fitness corner at Block 620,
Dec 2017 Sep 2017
Queens Road Bukit Panjang Ring Road
Zhenghua Division Completion Date Adult fitness corner at Block 626, Nov 2017
Senja Road
Elderly fitness corner at Block 469, Dec 2017 Elderly fitness corner at Block 631,
Segar Road Dec 2017
Senja Road
Elderly fitness corner at Block 481, Dec 2017 Elderly fitness corner at Block 652,
Segar Road Sep 2017
Senja Link
8 Talk of The Town
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Conserving our limited resources and minimising waste is important in land-scarce Singapore. Let’s work
towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation by reducing our general consumption, as well as reusing and recycling
household items to extend their lifespan. Join us in protecting the environment and make our home a green
and sustainable one!
Reduce Reuse
• Minimise food waste by Paper Clothing
preparing or ordering only • Scrap and gift wrapping paper can • Make rags from old clothing
what you need be converted into memo pads • Donate or give away clothes
• Use newspaper and magazines that are still in good condition
• Avoid the use of disposable for craft projects, or fold them into to others, or exchange them to
products and use reusable paper boxes to hold small items refresh your wardrobe
ones such as recycling bags,
non-disposable cutlery and Plastic Others
rechargeable batteries etc. • Existing bags can be used again • Repair electronic appliances
instead for shopping trips instead of discarding them
• Containers can be reused for • Reuse ornaments for festive
• Purchase products with less storing food or other small items seasons and create new pieces
packaging, opt for refill packs, from materials readily available
or support products with Glass at home
packaging made • Create personalised flower vases
from recycled with used bottles
and reused • Purchase refill pack condiments
material and keep them in reused wide-
necked jam or sauce jars
Recycle
What:
Paper, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Clothes
What cannot be recycled:
Recycling Schedule & Active
Paper contaminated with food
Recycling Points:
waste, shoes, used styrofoam Every second Sunday of the month,
containers 9am to 12pm
How: Bukit Panjang
1. Segregate recyclables from Blk 413, Saujana Road, S670413
waste Nearest MRT: Fajar
2. Empty food or liquid residue, if
Bukit Panjang
any; rinse if needed Blk 441, Fajar Road, S670441
3. Place recyclables in a household Nearest MRT: Fajar
recycling receptacle, e.g. used
plastic bag or cardboard box Cashew
4. Deposit recyclables into recycling Blk 149, Petir Road, S670149
bin Nearest MRT: Petir
Ghim Moh
Where: Blk 7, Ghim Moh Road, S270007
Recycling bins placed at Nearest MRT: Bouna Vista
centralised bin centre of HDB flats
Source: National Environment Agency
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