Bukit Batok West Avenue 8

Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 is located in Bukit Batok that is often abbreviated as Bt Batok. It is a matured residential town and a planning area which is at the west region of Singapore along the eastern boundary. Bukit Batok ranks statistically as the eleventh most densely populated planning area, twenty fifth largest planning areas and the 12th most populous in the Republic. It shares its border with six other planning areas. Bukit Batok is primarily located on Gombak Noitre which is a geological formation. Such places are found in huge numbers within the planning area itself. Bukit Batok turned into a pivotal location for the quarrying industry in the country due to the presence of this ingenious rock around the beginning of the mid-20th century. The origins of the name of this place has several roots but mostly the name Bukit originates from a Malay word that means “hill”, while the second word Batok has several interpretations ranging from granite to coconut and even skull tops.

Bukit Batok West Avenue is a vibrant mix of modern city landscape and natural scenery. The place offers a thriving and affluent lifestyle to its residents due to which it is in such high demand among the buyers. The area offers many sought after amenities and facilities that are a must have in any popular estate. There are around 21 blocks present in this street from block number 220 to block number 290. The postal address ranges from 650165 to 658964. The estate consists of 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms, 5 bedrooms and executive flats. This building was started on 1984 and finished on 1985.

The street is easily accessible by several highways and roads that connect it with the rest of the prominent places in the city. It is accessible through several bus services and taxis that are readily available within a few minutes’ walk distance. For people who prefer to commute by the help of MRT’s for them there are a number of MRT stations available in the area like the Bukit Batok MRT station and Bukit Gombak MRT station. There are several bus services available in the nearby and surrounding blocks as well. If people want to avail taxi services and car rental services there are such options available in this area as well.

This area is one of the most affluent areas in the city hence the matter of education is taken to very high standards in the institutions located in these areas. Some of the institutions are present for decades and have proven to be one of the best in the nation. Some of the most important ones those are present nearby are-

Primary Schools

The schools are highly prestigious and offers the best of education facilities to its students.

• Lianhua Primary School
• Dazhong Primary School
• Keming Primary School
• Bukit View Primary School

Secondary Schools

• Bukit Batok Secondary School
• Bukit View Secondary School
• Dunearn Secondary School
• Swiss Cottage Secondary School

Tertiary Institutions

• ITE College West (Bukit Batok)
• SHATEC Institutes
• German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

There are many daycare facilities available nearby as well which is extremely convenient for people who are working parents. These facilities are trustworthy and have adept staff to handle the needs of the toddlers.

There are several shopping malls and complexes located within just a few minutes drive from the estate. The residents can easily find their daily commodities in the nearby local markets and for more premium products they can visit the malls which are some of the biggest in the city. The malls stock many premium and luxury brands. So, for residents with a more eclectic taste, they can find these malls to their liking for sure.

Shopping Centres

• West Mall
• Bukit Batok Town Centre
• Bukit Batok West Shopping Centre

Dine-Out Places

The places to eat are varied. There are places for local cuisine as well as international cuisine. Some of the popular eating places are-

• Sakae Sushi
• Bali Thai Restaurant
• Swensen's
• Pasta Mania

It is also well connected to Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 and Bukit Batok West Avenue 5.