West Coast, Singapore

This article is about the residential subzone located in Clementi, Singapore. For the park of the same name, see West Coast Park.
West Coast
Name transcription(s)
 • Chinese 西海岸
 • Pinyin Xī Hǎi Án
 • Malay Pantai Barat
 • Tamil மேற்கு கடலோர
Country  Singapore

West Coast is a subzone located in the town of Clementi, which is in turn, located in the western part of Singapore. The subzone currently lies in the West Coast GRC.

History

West Coast was created out of reclaimed land in the 1970s. Despite both being created out of reclaimed land, the east became a recreational area but the west was filled with industries. The western part of West Coast is largely industrial but the eastern and central parts of the area are mostly filled with private housing along with a single HDB estate.[1]

Amenities

Commercial Facilities

Few amenities exists in the vicinity of private houses and condominiums along West Coast. However, a town centre exists in the heart of the HDB housing estate. It consists of several two-storey shophouses, the West Coast Community Centre, the Ang Chee Sia Ong Temple, the Wu Tai Shan Buddhist Temple and the well-known Clementi West Market. West Coast Plaza shopping mall lies across the market.

During weekends, people from other parts of Clementi and the private housing sectors of West Coast patronise the town centre, which makes it very busy.

Block 613 at West Coast.

Transport & Accessibility

SBS Transit Service 143 along West Coast Road.

West Coast is well connected with an array of road networks. There are two parallel primary roads which serve West Coast: West Coast Road and West Coast Highway. Ayer Rajah Expressway is located along the northern boundary of Clementi West. Jalan Buroh and Penjuru Road are located towards the western end of West Coast, where Pandan is located.

West Coast is also connected by a diverse network of public transportation. SMRT services 176, 188, 189, 963 and SBS Transit services 30, 51, 78, 97, 143, 175, 196, 197, 198, 282, 285 travels through or loops around West Coast and many of the mentioned bus services links West Coast to Clementi MRT Station as well as Clementi Bus Interchange.

Recreation

There are several fitness corners throughout West Coast. There is also a stadium and a swimming complex. Parks like West Coast Park and Clementi Woods are located in the outskirts of West Coast.

Enjoyment is also another important factor. Children playgrounds are commonly be in HDB estates, as well as an array of bizarre adventure playgrounds that can be found in West Coast Park.

Education

There are several primary and secondary schools throughout West Coast, but the subzone does not have Junior Colleges and Polytechnics. And also due to the large population of international citizens in West Coast, two international schools had been set up. As of 2008, there are 4 former schools which has since either merged, named changed, moved or closed down.

Primary Schools includes:

Secondary Schools includes:

International Schools includes:

Former Schools:

Politics

Currently, West Coast is a part of West Coast ward within the West Coast GRC, its current MP is S Iswaran.[4]

West Coast Group Representation Constituency.

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ "WEST COAST CAMPUS." (Archive) The Japanese School Singapore. Retrieved on 8 January 2014.
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ "MPs of West Coast GRC". West Coast Town Council.

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