A walk down memory lane

What are some of the “unusual” features you can find at void decks, other than  basic amenities such as letterboxes, bicycle racks and seatings? Some offer recreational facilities such as ping-pong tables, while others house fitness equipment so residents can work out during rain or shine.

At the void deck of Blk 408C Fernvale Road, you can find a Heritage Corner near the letterboxes. It features several photos that tell the history of the area, preserving memories and heritage, as well as fostering a sense of belonging.

Let’s take a nostalgic trip to three places that no longer exist in the area.

(Photo reproduced from the Heritage Corner)

Residents living in Jalan Kayu and Fernvale may be familiar with the Greenwich V shopping mall in Seletar Road. But do you know what was here before that? The site used to be the Seletar Hills Market and Food Centre, a popular food and grocery hub. Built in 1974, it was demolished in 2005 as part of the Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) upgrade.

(Photo reproduced from the Heritage Corner)

You may have heard of Juying Primary School in Jurong West, which has now merged with Pioneer Primary School. The school started its journey as Ju Eng Public School in Jalan Kayu. It was founded by Mr Ang Oon Hui in 1940 as a Chinese-aided school. Ju Eng (聚英) means “a gathering of talents” in Chinese. In 1987, the school was forced to close due to declining enrolment. Mr Ang then converted the disused premises into the Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens, which can now accommodate more than 500 residents.

Check out the Heritage Corner for more stories about the area. Psst! Bonus tips: Fernvale Hawker Centre and Market, home to 28 hawker and 20 market stalls, is within walking distance of the Heritage Corner. You can satisfy your tummy after feeding your brain.

 

Chinese

芬维尔路第408C座组屋底层有个历史角落,靠近信箱的墙面上挂着实里达巴刹和小贩中心、养猪场、聚英学校等旧照片。这些照片叙述了这个邻区的历史,不仅保留珍贵回忆和文化遗产,也培养居民的归属感。

Malay

Di kolong blok 408C Fernvale Road, anda akan menemui Sudut Warisan berdekatan peti surat. Ia memaparkan beberapa foto yang menceritakan sejarah kawasan itu, memelihara kenangan dan warisan, serta memupuk rasa kekitaan.

Tamil

ஃபெர்ன்வேல் சாலை, புளோக் 408C கீழ்த்தளத்தில், தபால் பெட்டிகளுக்கு அருகே மரபுடைமைக் கூடம் ஒன்றை நீங்கள் காணலாம். அந்த வட்டாரத்தின் வரலாற்றை விவரிக்கும் பற்பல புகைப்படங்கள் அங்கு காட்சிக்கு வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. கடந்தகால ஞாபகங்களையும் மரபுடைமையும் பாதுகாக்கும் இந்தக் கூடம், அங்கு வாழும் மக்களிடையில் உடமை உணர்வையும் வளர்க்கிறது.

Sources: Remember Singapore, The Straits Times, Singapore (SG) School Memories, Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens