West Coast, Singapore

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West Coast
Subzone of Clementi Planning Area
Name transcription(s)
 •  Chinese 西海岸
 •  Pinyin Xī Hǎi Án
 •  Malay Pantai Barat
 •  Tamil மேற்கு கடலோர
HDB Flats in West Coast.jpg
Aerial panorama of West Coast Park, shot 2016.jpg
Aerial panorama of the Singapore Strait and the Pasir Panjang Port Terminal.jpg
West Coast condos.jpg
Ang Chee Sia Ong Temple.jpg
From top left to right: HDB flats in West Coast, aerial view of West Coast Park, aerial view of West Coast Pier, condominiums in West Coast, Ang Chee Sia Ong Temple
West Coast, Singapore
Coordinates: 1°18′58.6″N103°45′18.3″E / 1.316278°N 103.755083°E / 1.316278; 103.755083
CountryFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
Population
 (2024) [1]
 • Total
10,120

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

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Although the West Coast subzone has its boundaries demarcated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), adjacent subzones, namely Pandan, portions of Clementi Central, Clementi Woods and the Port, are commonly regarded as part of West Coast by the general public, due to their proximity to West Coast Park, a defying landmark of the area.

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. [2]

Amenities

Commercial Facilities

Few amenities exist 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 two-storey shophouses on Jalan Mas Puteh, Ayer Rajah Food Centre, Ayer Rajah Market, West Coast Community Centre, [3] and West Coast Market Square. West Coast Plaza (formerly known as Ginza Plaza) lies across the market. There are also Buddhist centres like Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre and Jayamangala Buddhist Vihara in the town.

Places of Worship

There are three places of worship in West Coast.

Temples:

Church:

  • Clementi Bible Centre

Recreation

There is a wide variety of sports and recreational facilities around West Coast. Clementi Stadium, which opened in 1983, is set to be redeveloped by 2030 with new facilities including softball and baseball fields, a running track, and community sports courts. The redeveloped site will extend into the vacant land which housed the former West Coast Recreational Centre, which was demolished in 2020. [4] West Coast Park and Clementi Woods Park also hold facilities for cycling and a dog run for pups to play. There are also several fitness corners and children's playgrounds throughout West Coast.

Transportation

Roads

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 Teban Gardens is located.

Public Transport

Bus

SBS Transit Service 143 along West Coast Road. SBS9815H.jpg
SBS Transit Service 143 along West Coast Road.

West Coast is also connected by a diverse network of public transportation. SBS Transit services 30, 51, 175, 196, 197, 198, SMRT services 176, 188 and Tower Transit services 78, 97, 143, 282, 285, 963 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.

Mass Rapid Transit

Scheduled to be completed in 2032, [5] the West Coast MRT Station on the upcoming Cross Island Line will be the first MRT station serving residents in West Coast. The MRT station will be located on the former Tanglin Secondary School site. [6]

Education

There are several schools in West Coast, including 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools, 1 international school and 2 Japanese schools.

Primary School:

Secondary Schools:

International School:

Japanese Schools:

Former Schools:

Politics

Currently, West Coast is a part of West Coast ward within the West Coast GRC, its current MP's are Foo Mee Har, Desmond Lee, Ang Wei Neng and Rachel Ong. [11]

West Coast Group Representation Constituency. West Coast Group Representation Constituency locator map.png
West Coast Group Representation Constituency.

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References

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