Monday, September 17, 2012

Cat Trapped on Ledge in Boon Lay on 17 Sept 2012

Cat Rescue on 17 Sept 2012

This white cat (stray) was again trapped on the ledge of a hdb block in Boon Lay Place Blk 214. It was his second "unlucky" incident  to be trapped on the ledge. 

He was previously trapped on the 2nd floor last month on the 24th Aug, see previous story here . Someone has to climb over the parapet wall to bring him safely to the other side of the wall.  However, now it's more dangerous to rescue as  the white cat is trapped on the 4th floor which  could be fatal if the rescuer falls.

Hence, two cat lovers Uncle Jimmy and Mr Dennis in Boon Lay tried to use a cage with his favourite cat food food placed inside it to lure the white cat into it. However hard they tried, the cat just refused to move in. The white cat even hissed at the stick. Till now, I guess they are still trying their best to rescue the cat.

We suspect  it could be the job of a person who put the cat on the ledge, as this was the third time cats has been trapped this way. 
We hope not to see this happening the 4th time.


white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

white cat trapped on the ledge of 4th floor hdb flat

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in

try to lure him using food & cage but he won't get in


The 2 cat lovers trying hard to rescue white cat but didn't succeed

white cat spent a night sleeping on the ledge, note his body now becoming black

white cat spent a night sleeping on the ledge, note his body now becoming black

white cat spent a night sleeping on the ledge, note his body now becoming black

white cat thirsty on the next morning which was very hot and humid

white cat thirsty on the next morning which was very hot and humid

white cat thirsty on the next morning which was very hot and humid

white cat thirsty on the next morning which was very hot and humid


Latest news is that this white stray cat was rescued by cat trapper Mr. Vincent on 18 sept 2012. Thank you all for your concern.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Crime Alert at Boon Lay Mischief By Fire on 25 Aug 2012

Another crime alert! Police looking for witness to a "mischief by fire".
Notice board placed next to Boon Lay  Blk 207.

Pls notify the Jurong West NPC by calling 1800-268 9999 if you have
seen the incident on 25 Aug, around 3am.

I think this is the 4th crime alert in this neighbourhood up to Sept 2012 ?


S Pass for Panda | Do Jia Jia Kai Kai Need to Work in Singapore

Hi,  you probably has seen this card posted in the internet.
Someone came up with this funny joke and create a S Pass 
for one of the Pandas who arrived in Singapore on 6 Sept.

Since the pair of Pandas Jia Jia /Kia Kai do not really need to work here,
isn't more appropriate that the panda be given PR status? 

Panda's mission is mainly to eat, sleep, entertain visitors.
& "hopefully" to produce babies here to become citizens. 
I wonder what's the S Pass for? 
 :D


Sunday, September 09, 2012

New Boon Lay CC | Boon Lay Place

Finally I manage to take a tour at the new Boon Lay CC which completed its upgrading in 2011/2012. 

Now visitors to the new Boon Lay CC can make full use of the new basketball court even on holidays as the new Boon Lay CC do not have a gate. A water cooler is installed outside the multi--purpose hall on the 1st level to fill up your empty water bottles where in the past we have to buy from vending machines. 

There is even a lift where you can take to the upper levels where previously we have to climb up 4 levels of stairs. 

If feeling hungry, you can order some pizzas located on the 1st level where the former child-care used to be.

The newspaper corner has also be relocated from the former badminton court to the front of pizza hut outlet. Next to pizza hut there is an AXS Machine where you can conduct your transaction.

The TV corner is now located in front of the office on the 1st level, where are benches for you to sit down.   

See my older post before Boon Lay CC was upgraded.

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
Basketball Court of Boon Lay CC after upgrading 

Lift of Boon Lay CC after upgrading
A new lift installed at Boon Lay CC to take you up to the higher levels. 

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
Boon Lay CC put a notice to remind users that the lift is only meant for humans use.

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
Pizza Hut arrived in Boon Lay CC after upgrading.
There are some seats inside for you to enjoy your meal.

Newspaper Reading Corner in Boon Lay CC
This is where you relax and find out the latest news in Singapore.
You may order pizza and eat.

Newspaper Corner of Boon Lay CC after upgrading 

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
TV Corner of Boon Lay CC after upgrading 

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
LCD TV in the Boon Lay CC after upgrading 

Boon Lay CC after upgrading
New Boon Lay CC This is where you can sit down and watch the latest tv programmes.

Boon Lay Shopping Centre | Boon Lay Meadow | Grove | Field

Boon Lay Shopping Centre Facts

Boon Lay Shopping Centre is located at Boon Lay Place. Lakeside MRT Station (EW26) is the nearest MRT station and is 4 stops away from the shopping centre. In Boon Lay Shopping Centre, there are 110 retail shops and eating outlets. Both residents and visitors are offered a variety of choices for general merchandise, groceries, daily necessities, salons, gaming, massaging, spa, optical, clinics, dental, food, money changers, tour services, etc. ATM machine POSB located on 2nd floor (next to NTUC), OCBC and UOB on 1st level.


Tenants & Food

This shopping centre is suitable for shoppers who want to avoid crowd and prefer to shop at their own pace. There is also an upgraded market and food centre known as Boon Lay Place Market and Food Village. Boon Lay food centre serve many kinds of delicious food for residents and shoppers. Well know is the popular Power Nasi Lemak which offer a hot fresh plate of coconut rice into late night hours, operations start from 6pm onwards to around 330am.  There are also two 24 hour coffeshops on the 1st level for those who need to work overtime or on night shifts.


Latest News 

Boon Lay Shopping has just undergone a major upgrading under the revitalization of shops scheme (ROS), completing in Sept' 2012. Upgraded structures include two sets of escalators installed in the front and back of the building. A new ramp built outside the Indian Bank. A community corner at the back where you can rest your legs or have a game of cheese. A brand new courtyard with the stone chairs removed for better access. Stainless steel railings installed. Old bridge upgraded with concrete floorings.

From 1 April 2012, NTUC on the 2nd  level has started its 24 hours operation. Before the upgrading, new tenants at Boon Lay Shopping Centre include Pet Lover Centre, Baker Talent, SPA & Massage shop. You can also expect more new shops coming in as many of the former shops space are divided into half to rent out to new tenants.



Boon Lay Map
Maps are powered by streetdirectory.com

Nearby Facilities

  • Neighbourhood Police Post at Blk 210 
  • Chinese Temple, 2 Churches 
  • Boon Lay Garden Primary School
  • Hockey Village
  • Boon Lay Community Centre which has just completed a major upgrading in 2010. 
  • Flea markets are organised on every Sundays/ Public Holidays at Blk 210 and  alternate Sundays at Blk 185. See more on Boon Lay Flea Markets 

Photos of Upgraded Boon Lay Shopping Centre in Sept 2012
( left click on image to enlarge ) 


Upgraded Infrastructures 


Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Note: This is not sheltered.
Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Former stone benches removed for easier access into courtyard
 

Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Upgraded Courtyard @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 


Staircase closed for upgrading works at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

New stainless steel railings at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

New stainless steel railings at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Wide walking space at Boon Lay Shopping Centre
(even a garbage cart can pass through easily)

Ramp for wheelchair users/ baby stroller at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Ramp for wheelchair users/ baby stroller at Boon Lay Shopping Centre


Ramp for wheelchair users/ baby stroller at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Ramp for wheelchair users/ baby stroller at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Sheltered Walkway at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Sheltered Walkway at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Sheltered Walkway at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Sheltered Walkway at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Sheltered Walkway to bus stop at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

New Signage at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

New Signage at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
New Signage at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Tenants at Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Back of Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Bridge @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Bridge @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Concrete replaced former timber floorings 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Bridge @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Upgraded Bridge @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Upgraded Staircase @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Upgraded Community Corner @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Upgraded Community Corner @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Upgraded Community Corner @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre 



Escalator @ front of Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Note: do hold tight on the hand rail, speed of the escalator is a bit fast.
 

Escalators @ front of Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Speed of escalator is a bit fast, children almost got hurt.

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Escalator @ back of Boon Lay Shopping Centre 


Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Escalator @ back of Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Escalator @ back of Boon Lay Shopping Centre 


Front of Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

TENANTS
Pets Lovers Centre at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Money Changer (ALLBEST) in the front of Boon Lay Shopping Centre  

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
NTUC at 2nd level Boon Lay Shopping Centre (24 hours)


Novena Furniture at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Mynamar Products at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Pet Shop at 2nd level of Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Barber shop at 2nd level of Boon Lay Shopping Centre for Rental

Comic Book Rental Shops at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Foreign Banking services at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Unofficial notice board at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Furniture Shop 7Days & Pet Lover Centre at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Furniture sale at 2nd level Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Shop for Rental at 2nd level Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Barber and Computer Repair Shop at 2nd level of Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Hair cut at 2nd level of Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Push cart selling cds at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Push cart selling dress, bags, health food at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Push cart selling dress, bags, health food at Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Bicycle shop and 7 Eleven at front of Boon Lay Shopping Centre



Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Staircase at Boon Lay Shopping Centre


Boon Lay Shopping Centre
This section of Boon Lay Place Food Village Car Park
is temporarily closed for installion of facade signages,
should be opening in Oct 2012 ?

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Boon Lay Place Food Village
next to Boon Lay Shopping Centre

GETTING HERE

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Buses to Boon Lay Shopping Centre: 99, 240, 246SBS 240 is 3 stops away from Lakeside MRT / 4 stops from Boon Lay MRT
SBS 99 take from from Jurong West / East Ave1 or Clementi


Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Bus Stop @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre (opp 7 Eleven) SBS operating: 99, 240,246 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Tour Bus waiting outside Boon Lay Shopping Centre
usually during night time journey to Malaysia

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Carpark entry to Boon Lay Shopping Centre 

Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Carpark ERP Entry  @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre -
Note: pls get ready cash card, parking lots crowded on Sunday mornings

Cars queuing to enter carpark @ Boon Lay Shopping Centre on Sunday mornings

Boon Lay Shopping Centre 
Car Park Entry Charges


Getting To Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Bus Service SBS Transit - 99, 240, 246 

Nearest Train Services:
3 stops away from Lakeside MRT   (EW26)
4 stops away from Boon Lay MRT (EW27)

New Developments

HDB Flats - Total of 1,646 units (announced by HDB from years 2009 to 2011)

1. BOON LAY MEADOW (Date issued : 16 Oct 2009)

Boon Lay Meadow is a standard contract offering a total of 705 units. The flat supply comprises 240 units of 2-room, 300 units of 3-room and 165 units of 4-room flats.

Boon Lay Meadow is situated within the established Jurong West estate. Conveniently located along Jurong West Avenue 2, Boon Lay Meadow is served by two MRT stations, Boon Lay and Lakeside. The Pan-Island Expressway is also a short 5 minute drive away. 

Residents are served by such shopping facilities as the nearby Boon Lay Shopping Centre, a neighbourhood centre which houses a market and hawker centre, and commercial shops. There are also educational institutions in the vicinity such as Corporation Primary, Boon Lay Garden Primary, River Valley High School.


2. BOON LAY GROVE (Date issued : 06 May 2010)

Boon Lay Grove will have 450 standard flats, comprising 300 units of 4-room and 150 units of 5-
room flats. Located along Jurong West Avenue 2, it is well served by a wide spectrum of facilities at the established Boon Lay estate, such as the Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Boon Lay Community Centre, neighbourhood park and schools. The Pan-Island Expressway is also a short 5 minutes drive away.


3. BOON LAY FIELDS (Date issued : 24 Mar 2011)   

Located along Boon Lay Drive, Boon Lay Fields is a standard contract with 491 flats, comprising 93 units of 3-room, 246 units of 4-room and 152 units of 5-room flats. A childcare centre will be
provided within this development. The project is located near Boon Lay Shopping Centre and Boon Lay Place Market/Food Village. There is also a wide range of facilities, such as the Boon Lay MRT and Lakeside MRT stations, Jurong Point, Jurong West Community Library, Chinese Garden and schools in the Town.