Haw Par Villa MRT Station
CC25 Haw Par Villa 虎豹别墅 ஹா பர் வில்லா Haw Par Villa | |||||||||||
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 Platform level of Haw Par Villa MRT station. | |||||||||||
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270 West Coast Highway Singapore 117396 | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 1°16′57″N 103°46′55″E / 1.282386°N 103.781867°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | Island | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Bus, Taxi | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 2 | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | CC25 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 8 October 2011 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | West Coast | ||||||||||
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Haw Par Villa MRT Station (CC25) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit station on the Circle Line in Queenstown planning area, Singapore. It is located next to Haw Par Villa, previously called Tiger Balm Gardens, hence the station's name.
History
When the Circle Line was initially planned, this station had been planned to open only when the surroundings is more developed. It was only announced to be opened on 25 January 2008 with the rest of Stage 5 to attract visitors into the Haw Par Villa.[1]
Art in Transit
The artwork featured in this station under the Art in Transit programme is Eroclamation by Tan Wee Lit, located on the lift shaft in the station. Inspired by traditional papercuts, the black-and-white artwork shows images of traditionally Chinese elements (such as a pagoda, archway and peonies) with pictures of heavy machinery (tractors, cranes, etc.) hidden in them. The former is a reference to the Chinese-themed attraction which this station is named after, and the latter is a commentary about how much the western side of Singapore is reclaimed land.[2] Keen eyes will also spot the tiger hiding among the peonies, a reference to the name "Tiger Balm Gardens".
West Coast Extension (Jurong Region Line)
On 25 August 2015, Lui Tuck Yew at Clementi Station announced that there will be a possible West Coast Extension from the Jurong Region Line. Its said the West Coast Extension would end at this station, and it would most likely be built in the 2030s.
Station layout
| L1 | Street Level | West Coast Highway, Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre |
| B1 | Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control, Transitlink Counter |
| B2 | Platform A | Circle Line towards CC29 NE1 HarbourFront via CC26 Pasir Panjang (→) |
| Island platform, doors will open on the right | ||
| Platform B | Circle Line towards CC1 NS24 NE6 Dhoby Ghaut via CC24 Kent Ridge (←) | |
Exits
There is only one exit (A) to Haw Par Villa, Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre and Pasir Panjang Container Terminal. Elevator(Lift) / Escalator / Staircase available at this Exit.
Transport connections
Rail
| Destination | First Train | Last Train | ||||
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| Mon – Sat | Sunday & Public Holiday | Daily | ||||
| Circle Line | ||||||
| to CC1 Dhoby Ghaut | 5.32am | 5.53am | 11.12pm | |||
| to CC29 HarbourFront | 5.38am | 6.02am | 11.40pm | |||
| to CC7 Mountbatten | – | – | 11.49pm | |||
| to CC12 Bartley | – | – | 12.13am | |||
| to CC26 Pasir Panjang | – | – | 12.10am | |||
References
- ↑ "SPEECH BY MR RAYMOND LIM,MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT, AT THE VISIT TO KIM CHUAN DEPOT, 25 JANUARY 2008, 9.00 AM". Singapore Government Media Release. 2008-01-25.
- ↑ Martin, Mayo. "Circle Line Art! The final destination(s)! A sneak peek!". For Art's Sake!. TODAYonline Blogs. Retrieved 12 October 2011.