Punggol Digital District

Sketchwalk brings us to places we don't normally go!

This month official sketchwalk we went to Punggol Digital District and it brought me all the way from my home from Siglap in the East to the end of North East side of Singapore. It was also the last stop of North East Line, the Punggol Coast MRT Station. The interior of the MRT station was impressive and it was connected directly to the new Punggol Coast Mall.

Thanks Gerald from JTC for hosting and gave us a guided tour of the different outdoor and indoor spaces that also housed the Singapore Institue of Technology (SIT). The location was very far so I travelled very light only brought my Etchr Accordion Sketchbook, watercolour, waterbrushes and a fountain pen. I finished the sketch on last four pages of the sketchbook.

What a HUGE turn out for our official May sketchwalk on last Saturday of the month despite this scorching hot, humid and brutal weather! So glad to meet Simone Ridyard from Manchester and chat over coffee with Tony Chua, the youngsters need lunch but we young seniors need only iced-coffee at Luckin Coffee, HA!

Etchr Accordion Sketchbook
Size: 520 x 210 mm

May Sketchwalk at Punggol Digital District

Hi Sketchers!

For May's month end sketchwalk, we're collaborating with JTC to visit Punggol Digital District Singapore’s newest smart and sustainable business district, integrating a business park, university, and community spaces into one vibrant ecosystem.

Get to know more about this new district with a 30 mins tour by JTC to show us around the space from 940-1010 before sketching 

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 31 May 2025
Time: 9.30am - 12.15pm
Nearest MRT station: Punggol Coast MRT
Meeting point: Nexus at Punggol Coast MRT (Open space up at level 1 - see photo)
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qevni2q1DnPQrxBs6

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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point.
940am - 1010am: JTC to show us around for a tour
1010am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell at Level 2 Indoor auditorium (See photo)
12.30pm: End

*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.

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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:
1. My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
2. I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
4. For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
1. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
5. Happy sketching!! 
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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Favian Ee

Punggol Sketchwalk

HDB has been a long time partner with Urban Sketchers Singapore with several collaborative projects. This latest one we participated in the official opening of Punggol Square the Discovery Cube overlooking the gorgeous Punggol Waterway waterfront. Minister Teo Chee Hean graced the occasion and we hosted him at our USKSG exhibition booth.

Punggol Waterway

It was another huge turn out at this morning's sketchwalk at Punggol Waterway. It was a very hot day but it did not damper our spirit. We found shaded area under the bridge and I was sketching next to the river bank which was very cool and breezy.

Punggol Waterway was part of the concept plan under Punggol 21 Plus. Before Punggol 21 Plus, there was Punggol 21 which was put on hold due to the financial crisis in the 90s. A central feature of Punggol 21 Plus was the Waterway connecting two reservoirs namely Serangoon Reservoir on one side and Punggol Reservoir on the other side. Punggol Waterway was also called "Venice of Punggol" by some people. By 2015, besides residences, Punggol will have a new commerical hub and a town plaza around Punggol MRT station. Punggol will be as big as Ang Mo Kio when it matures.

November Sketchwalk at Punggol

Yep, I know it's pretty far for most people. But this is a great excuse to go there and check out this new park.

At 9:30AM, we will meet at the entrance of the park marked with the red X. To get there, you take a train to Punggol MRT station and take an LRT to Damai Station one stop away. The Waterway Park will be 5mins away. Alternatively, you can walk from Punggol MRT Station which is about 10-15min walk. From the last time I was there, there is a coffeeshop below a block of flats at Damai Station. You can have your breakfast there.

At 9:30AM, we will do a quick brief and you can enter the park and either choose to move in the left of right direction. And then make a roundabout on the other side of the river to come back. Every part has different features so have fun exploring. I've been there once and found it to be a very nice park. It's also long. I didn't manage to cover everything. Certainly worth going there. If you cycle, perhaps you might want to bring your bike.

At 12.30PM, we will meet back at the meeting point for show and tell. If it rains, we will find shelter nearby.

Punggol doesn't have too many food options. For lunch, you could eat at the coffeeshop near Damai Stn, or pack your own sandwiches. I heard that if you take the LRT to Rivera stn (3 stops away), there are cafes and eateries there (eg. Popeyes).





































It will be easy to find us if you are late. Just look for people with sketchbooks anywhere and everywhere along the Waterway. Call me at 91070735 if you are absolutely and totally lost. But please try not to call me as I will be busy drawing. Thanks.

More information on directions are found in this blog: http://hasayang.wordpress.com/how-to-go-to-punggol-waterway-punggol-promenade-punggol-beach/