West Coast
Including Clementi, Queensland, Pasir Panjang and Dover, the commute to the city centre should take no more than 30 minutes, as access to the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) is easy. Also, it is well served by the MRT.
A close knit community atmosphere and sea breezes are enjoyed by expatriates in Pasir Panjang, where recreational facilities at the West Coast Park, the Singapore Yacht Club, the Labrador Nature Reserve and Tanjong Perlayar Park further enhance the area. Fish markets, cafes, restaurants and pubs are on offer in the centre. A downside of living here is the proximity to the docks and cargo terminals create some noise.
Expatriates will often find that rentals are somewhat more affordable than other comparable areas and is often preferred by families with children and/or pets, as good houses with gardens/yards are available. For pet owners, The Mount Pleasant Animal Clinic is close by and trails and parks are here to exercise both yourself and your dog.
Clementi
Clementi doesn't have the same shopping centre facilities you would find in other places but there are a wide range of smaller shopping areas with food stalls and hawkers. The Clementi Town Centre has a good bookshop, a cinema complex arcades and gaming facilities etc and people living nearer to the West Coast Road can visit Ginza Plaza. Clementi has its own MRT station.
Clementi has several educational establishments, some of which have a long history. They include...
Nan Hua Primary School
Clementi Primary School
Pei Tong Primary School
Tanglin Secondary School
Jin Tai Secondary School
Nan Hua High School
New Town Secondary School
The NUS High School of Mathematics and Science is on Clementi Avenue 1.
Tertiary education...
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
ITE Clementi
Singapore Polytechnic (closer to Queenstown)
National University of Singapore (closer to Queenstown)
Clementi has a swimming complex and a sports hall located near the MRT station. West Coast Park and Clementi Woods are further away from the town centre but are accessible by bus.
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