Punggol has already gotten a big glow-up with the new Punggol Coast Mall and Punggol Hawker Centre, but there’s even more to get excited about. Part of the lush new Punggol Heritage Trail was unveiled on August 23, 2025, with easy access from the Singapore Institution of Technology and the Punggol Digital District.
This forested trail sits on the site of the former Punggol Road (aka Old Punggol Road), which has been closed off from traffic since 2018. As part of conservation efforts, elements of the original road have been retained – such as a recreated old-school orange bus stop, the path’s bumpy, undulating nature, and all the greenery surrounding it. Some of the trees are over 50 years old, and more native plant species have been added along the row to attract wildlife and bring more biodiversity into the area.
Another highlight is the Cascading Track: a scenic winding footpath that goes through the SIT campus and JTC Business Park.
Punggol Heritage Trail is just a 400-metre stretch for now, but construction for the rest of the trail, seamlessly leading all the way up to Punggol Point Jetty, is currently underway. There’ll also be an Adventure Playground and Backwoods Trail – inspired by the traditional games of pick-up sticks and snakes and ladders, respectively – set to be completed by the end of this year.
Check out NParks' official page for the Punggol Heritage Trail here.
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