MANY people living and working in sleepy Kampong Bugis are looking forward to the area being transformed into a vibrant residential and lifestyle district as part of government makeover plans.
The prospect of more shops, restaurants and other facilities is proving appealing, especially as it could mean improved property values. "I'm delighted to hear such news, simply because I usually like to buy food near my place. So with the opening of these new places, I have more convenient access to food and leisure activities without travelling," said Mr Sean Liang, a resident of condominium Citylights in Lavender, which is nearby.
The local optimism stems from the Draft Master Plan 2013 released last week. It nominated Kampong Bugis, once home to the defunct Kallang Gas Works and a predominantly industrial estate, as a zone ripe for transformation.