Joo Seng
Subzone of Toa Payoh Planning Area in Singapore
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Joo Seng [1] (Chinese: 裕成) is a subzone located in Toa Payoh in the Central Region of Singapore. There are some condominiums and houses in the area. It is also where the Gurkha Contingent is based. There are many Gurkhas and their families living there in private flats.
Location
Amenities
There are a few amenities for residents living in Joo Seng. There is a Prime Supermarket, several Kopitiam (coffeeshops), a laundromat, a hair salon, a hotel[2] and various general goods stores. Bartley MRT station links Joo Seng with Junction 8, Serangoon Bus Interchange and Serangoon Town Centre. The nearby Woodleigh MRT station also provides easy access to places such as Punggol, Dhoby Ghaut and Clarke Quay.
Education
There are a few educational institutions in Joo Seng.
- Cedar Primary School
- Cedar Girls' Secondary School
- Bartley Secondary School
- Maris Stella High School
There used to be another school, Elling Primary School, which closed down in the mid-1990s.