Before I moved in, I heard many rumors that the heartland shops in front of Blk79 (or shall we start to call it Central Horizon now...) will be demolished in 5 years time to make way for new developments - among which is a pedestrian mall where the main road used to be. The source for these rumours came from housing agents and even from some of the operators of the heartland shops. I was quite concerned then as it would mean noise and air pollution in the years ahead.

However, this morning as I was having breakfast at the Food Park, I suddenly took notice of the big Upgrading notice in front of the Blk177 Goreng Pisang Coffeshop. It must have been there for a while already, but for some reason, I have never paid much attention to it. The big signage listed several blocks slated for the upgrading, but the polling date is still left empty. Has anyone seen this before? Does this means that the shops won't be torn down anymore???

Hi Gadgetman,

Yes I too heard about the big plan to revamp the area, closing up the road infront ,etc. But it seems the plan never really took off I suppose, I think that plan was also made public few year ago. But those 4-storey shop/flats have been around for ages, looks kind of out-dated as well in a good retro kind of way. Brings to mind those retro shop houses in Queenstown before they demolished them.

My guess is that they may get to vote for some cosmetic upgrading in the coming months. It will be quite sad if they were to demolish them to build another run of the mill shopping centre!

Hi guys,

went to SPSERVICES at Toa Payoh Hub and show them my bill. The girl at the counter said it is weird too (a huge increase from janaury).

I told them it is not just my unit affected. She said we have to report individually to spservices for this matter. Everyone affected can go down to spservices or give them a call to inform them. They will be sending a technician to my house soon.

Hi Tweakmax,

As reported earlier, the increase could simply be due to unrealistic estimated meter readings for the earlier months. When the actual reading comes in, the bill will naturally shoot up due to the necessary adjustments to reflect the actual usage. You will probably want to stick to your normal usage pattern and wait out for the next 1 - 2 months to have a more realistic picture.

I jumped when i saw my $300 bill in February and immediately stopped using the dryer! But then I realised that this will only skew the readings for the next month...so now back to normal usage...

PMed you.

Hi Euph0bear

Can you also please send me yr quotation? Sorry, I am not such as IT teckie.. what is PM? And how big is your floor area? Tks much.

Hi Gadgetman,

Yes I too heard about the big plan to revamp the area, closing up the road infront ,etc. But it seems the plan never really took off I suppose, I think that plan was also made public few year ago. But those 4-storey shop/flats have been around for ages, looks kind of out-dated as well in a good retro kind of way. Brings to mind those retro shop houses in Queenstown before they demolished them.

My guess is that they may get to vote for some cosmetic upgrading in the coming months. It will be quite sad if they were to demolish them to build another run of the mill shopping centre!

I don't mind them closing the 2 roads t0 make way for more shops (or even a park) but keep those shop houses as they are now.

Hi Euph0bear

Can you also please send me yr quotation? Sorry, I am not such as IT teckie.. what is PM? And how big is your floor area? Tks much.

PMed you. (PM = private message)

My floor area is around 90m²

I don't mind them closing the 2 roads t0 make way for more shops (or even a park) but keep those shop houses as they are now.

PMed you. (PM = private message)

My floor area is around 90m²

Thanks Euph0bear. Rec'd your quotation, and now at least I know what is "PM"

Hi alister,

I may intend to extend and fix another SVC point on the opposite side of the living room (just in case I feel like switching the position of the TV set), does that mean I will be charged extra by Starhub? I'm not subscribing to their cable programmes, just normal free-to-air stuff will do for me.

For me, I had my point extended to the opposite wall of the living room as well by my contractor. As I am an existing starhub customer, I was not charged the last time.

I juz called up starhub to clarify, depending on how ur contractor pull the cables for u, there might be a charge of $85.60.

Best to call 68732828 to clarify.

This picture taken at 5am on 1st March 2008 from my mbr

This picture taken at 5am on 1st March 2008 from my mbr

Beary nice wee-hour view Alister, you are awake pretty early.

Hope to see more nice views from your level on different occassions.

Cheers.

Hi all neighbours,

For those who lay granite and marble, the haulage / sand guys actually requested for $50 extra on top of the stated $900 / $1100, you can actually request them to return the $$$. Apparently this is a practice but NOT in the contract for block 79 projects. I just got my $50 back.

Also, for those who did not tiled up the entire house, seems like you can negociate with them as you do not need that much sand. Need not pay the stipulate $900 / $1100.

For those who have yet to do their reno, you may want to get your id to nego or check with TC.

For me, my starhub appointment was last sat. Didnt pay any extra charges at all

(i shifted my TV point from one end of the living room to the opposite wall)

anyone are into amplifier? want to buy a better home theatre system for my home. anyone heard of JBL, Bose Wharfedale etc?

Hi Coco Mybibi,

I am intending to get a home theatre set at KEC at adelphi. It comes with recommendation from my wife's brother, bro-in-law and my fren. I had checked out their home theatre sets and it is not bad. u might wanna pop by in the shop... think they might give more expert opinions in home theatre sets. there are also other shops in adelphi so u can ask around to get a better idea on the kind of home theatre sets u looking for.

Beary nice wee-hour view Alister, you are awake pretty early.

Hope to see more nice views from your level on different occassions.

Cheers.

That's b'cos I was awake to feed my 1 month plus baby . Few more months to tahan.

ya alister....how we envy you...u have a million dollar view and most importantly its soooo windy....

anyway went to check on my reno...im impressed by my designer for now...hope it stays that way..wet works done flooring up...im soooo excited. most importantly im soo happy that he's honest abt some things and help me save cost and get cheaperPE fees and cheaper haulage fee...which i thought will be much more expensive as im hacking the L shape wall in the master bedroom...(hehe not really sure if anyone got cheaper rates mayb im just being naive)...

seems like my neighbour opp yet to move in...*wonder who my neighbours are*

For me, I had my point extended to the opposite wall of the living room as well by my contractor. As I am an existing starhub customer, I was not charged the last time.

I juz called up starhub to clarify, depending on how ur contractor pull the cables for u, there might be a charge of $85.60.

Best to call 68732828 to clarify.

Hi alister,

Ok thanks for the tip! Will contact Starhub to clarify the charges.

Hi alister,

Ok thanks for the tip! Will contact Starhub to clarify the charges.

actually calling starhub to clarify no use. I believe they wont anyhow charge but rather call ur contractor to clarify about the points they shifted is it cable ready. Cos they shifted and promise it to be cable ready and if it turns out other wise, dun think it is right you pay 100-120 for the shift already. I'm gonna check with my contractor already later.