More new executive condominium (EC) units are in the pipeline in Woodlands with a second government land sales (GLS) EC site offered for sale in Woodlands Drive 17. Given its attractive locational attributes, the future EC development could see healthy interest from eligible homebuyers looking for an affordable entry into the private residential market.

The 2.69-ha site, which could potentially yield about 560 new homes garnered three bids at the close of tender on 13 January 2026. The top bid was placed by Sim Lian Group at $484 million, which works out to a land rate of about $794 psf per plot ratio (ppr), a new high for EC land price. The previous record price was held by the first Woodlands Drive 17 EC plot that was awarded to City Developments in August 2025 for a land rate of $782 psf ppr.

Together, the two upcoming new EC projects could provide an estimated 980 units, which may relieve some pent-up demand in the area, as there have been no new EC launches in Woodlands for about a decade since the launch of Northwave EC in 2016.

Connectivity and Convenience

One of the things that adds to the appeal of the Woodlands Drive 17 site is its transport connectivity, with the Woodlands South station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) located just a short walk away.

The Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub is easily accessible via the TEL, as it is one stop from Woodlands South. Commuters can continue their journey to other parts of Singapore by bus at the Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange or transfer to the North South Line (NSL). Weekend trips to Johor Bahru would also be more convenient, as the Woodlands North station will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (JB-SG RTS). The TEL also offers a direct route to the bustling downtown area and key employment areas such as Orchard Road and Shenton Way.

Amenities and Schools

Accessing healthcare services and wellness facilities would be a breeze for residents of the future EC development, with the Woodlands Health Campus adjacent to the site, while the nearby Woodlands Healing Garden could offer some respite in nature's embrace for the busy hustler.

At the nearby Vista Point in Woodlands Drive 16, future residents can find a neighbourhood centre with a wet market, food courts, enrichment centres, and a myriad of other goods and services. More retail and commercial amenities are available at the Woodlands town centre, where Causeway Point and Woods Square are located.

Families with school-going children and couples looking to start a family will have no lack of options for schools. Within 1-km of the upcoming development are schools such as Innova Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Christ Church Secondary School, Woodgrove Secondary School, as well as the Singapore Sports School, which will be relocated to Kallang in the future as part of the Kallang Alive Plan announced during the 2024 National Day Rally. Other schools in the surrounding area include Si Ling Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, and Spectra Secondary School.

The Future of Woodlands

The Woodlands Regional Centre has long been the "economic hub of the North" and exciting plans for its future are earmarked in the latest URA Master Plan 2025, where more office and retail spaces could be developed in Woodlands Central, and a new mixed-use waterfront precinct being planned for in Woodlands North Coast. In the long-run, the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) could also further solidify Woodlands' status as a strategic regional centre.

With all the ongoing transformation, there is little doubt that Woodlands would grow further into a more vibrant and dynamic live-play-work district in the North Region.

About the Developer

Sim Lian Group is an award-winning property developer with experience spanning over four decades in the Singapore property scene. The group has built an outstanding track record in residential development and expertise in construction. It has a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, retail and mixed-use developments. Some of its most recent projects include The Botany at Dairy Farm, Treasure at Tampines, Emerald of Katong and Aurelle of Tampines.