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The town is categorised into seven subzones, namely Jelebu, Bangkit, Fajar, Saujana, [[Senja (Singapore)|Senja]], Dairy Farm and Nature Reserve.
 
Bukit Panjang is a quieter town compared to some of the older housing estates such as [[Toa Payoh]], [[Ang Mo Kio]] and other more publicly discussed towns due to its lower population, but it has seen major developments in recent years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=May 2016 Sales Launch- A Flat for Every Budget and Need|url=http://mynicehome.sg/cs/mnh/article/may-2016-sales-launch--a-flat-for-every-budget-and-need|access-date=2020-02-27|website=My Nice Home|language=en}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
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==Housing, amenities, and attractions==
[[File:DSC0738-BPLRTBukit Panjang (6).jpg|alt=|thumb|left|Anthumb|640A HDBSenja estateClose, alongan JelebuHDB Roadblock within Senja, is the tallest building in Bukit Panjang LRTwith a total of 38 floors.]]
The town consists of a mixture of old and new blocks of flats, condominiums and private housing. To date, there are three [[Bukitcommunity Panjangcenter|community Plazacentre]]s, (Chinese:namely 武吉班让大厦;Bukit PinyinPanjang Community Centre, Zhenghua Community Centre, and Senja-Cashew Community Club, which serve the entertainment, recreational, and educational needs of residents.[[File:Bukit wǔjíbānràngPanjang Plaza.jpg|alt=|thumb|left|Bukit Panjang Plaza, one of the popular malls in Bukit Panjang, before its second major renovation.]][[Bukit Panjang Plaza]] dàshà) is one of the well-known malls in Bukit Panjang. It is located in the heart of Bukit Panjang town and is near [[Bukit Panjang LRT Station]], [[Bukit Panjang MRT Station]] and [[Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange]]. Located on Jelebu Road, the mall has been expanded twice throughout its existence to include more shops in the building. The mall is owned by CapitaRetail which is another retail-based [[REIT]] by [[CapitaLand]]. The mall houses the Bukit Panjang Public Library as well as a [[NTUC FairPrice]] Finest supermarket.[[File:Singapore - Hillion Mall.png|thumb|Hillion Mall as viewed from Bukit Panjang MRT Station]]▼
[[File:Bukit Panjang Plaza.jpg|alt=|thumb|left|Bukit Panjang Plaza, one of the popular malls in Bukit Panjang, before its second major renovation.]]
The town consists of a mixture of old and new blocks of flats, condominiums and private housing. To date, there are three [[community center|community centre]]s, namely Bukit Panjang Community Centre, Zhenghua Community Centre, and Senja-Cashew Community Club, which serve the entertainment, recreational, and educational needs of residents.
 
▲[[Bukit Panjang Plaza]] (Chinese: 武吉班让大厦; Pinyin: wǔjíbānràng dàshà) is one of the well-known malls in Bukit Panjang. It is located in the heart of Bukit Panjang town and is near [[Bukit Panjang LRT Station]], [[Bukit Panjang MRT Station]] and [[Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange]]. Located on Jelebu Road, the mall has been expanded twice throughout its existence to include more shops in the building. The mall is owned by CapitaRetail which is another retail-based [[REIT]] by [[CapitaLand]]. The mall houses the Bukit Panjang Public Library as well as a [[NTUC FairPrice]] Finest supermarket.
 
[[Hillion Mall]] is another well-known mall in Bukit Panjang, located along Petir Road. It is one of the more recent commercial facilities, which completed construction and was opened to the public on 24 February 2017. It is part of the Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub, which shares the building with the [[Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange]], and directly links to the [[Bukit Panjang MRT/LRT station]] through an underpass and above-ground link way respectively.
[[File:SingaporeCovered -market Hillionat MallBukit Panjang Neighbourhood Centre.pngjpg|thumb|HillionThe Mallmarket asat viewed fromthe Bukit Panjang MRTNeighbourhood Centre in StationBangkit]]
 
There are other smaller commercial buildings equipped with food courts, supermarkets, and other basic shops to meet the basic necessities of the residents. They are commonly located within [[Housing and Development Board|HDB]] estates or small standalone buildings. Some of the more iconic buildings include [[Junction 10]] located along Woodlands Road, Fajar Shopping Centre located along Fajar Road, Greenridge Shopping Centre located along Jelapang Road, and the Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood Centre located along Bangkit Road.
 
Within the neighbourhood consists of two [[hawker centre]]s; the Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and Market and the Senja Hawker Centre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-bukit-panjang-hawker-centre-design-unveiled-construction-to-10075000|title=New Bukit Panjang hawker centre design unveiled; construction to begin this year: NEA|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-02-27}}</ref> The former opened in 2015<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bukit Panjang’s first hawker centre sees sizeable crowds on opening day |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/bukit-panjangs-first-hawker-centre-sees-sizeable-crowds-opening-day |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=TODAY |language=en}}</ref> while the latter opened in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=cue |date=2022-12-11 |title=New Bukit Panjang hawker centre offers affordable fare, Michelin-rated stalls {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-hawker-centre-in-bukit-panjang-features-affordable-fare-and-michelin-rated-stalls |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
A healthcare facility located along Senja Road was openopened on 2 October 2021 to house the Bukit Panjang Polyclinic and the Senja Care Home where it brought more accessible healthcare facilities to residents of Bukit Panjang.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-bukit-panjang-polyclinic-has-dental-womens-and-childrens-health-services|title=New Bukit Panjang Polyclinic has dental, women's and children's health services|date=2021-10-02|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2022-05-23|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Bukit panjang neighbourhood park.png|thumb|Pang Sua Pond, home to the second largest man-made floating wetland system in Singapore]]▼
 
The neighbourhoodtown has two major parks, the [[Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood Park|Bukit Panjang Park]] and [[Zhenghua Park]]. Bukit Panjang Park is located right across from Bukit Panjang Plaza and wraps around Pang Sua Pond, a man-made floating wetland. [[Zhenghua Park]], located in the eastern part of Bukit Panjang, consists of a fitness area, [[gazebo]]s, [[playground]]s, and a 2.5-kilometre [[cycling]] and [[jogging]] track that runs parallel to the [[Bukit Timah Expressway]]. The parks are connected via [[park connector]]s, which are used for cycling and jogging.
 
== Education==
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==Transportation==
[[File:DT1 Bukit Panjang MRT.jpg|thumb|The interior of Bukit Panjang MRT station.]]▼
 
===Road===
[[File:Bukit Panjang (23).jpg|thumb|The Senja/KJE road interchange]]
Bukit Panjang is adjacent to two of Singapore's major highways, the [[Bukit Timah Expressway]] (BKE) and [[Kranji Expressway]] (KJE), and is a quick gateway to and from other towns. AsThe such,BKE manyis driversaccessible coming from the western parts of Singapore make use ofvia Bukit Panjang's majorRoad roads,and suchDairy as Bukit PanjangFarm Road, as one of the ways to access the BKE, and, subsequently,while the KJE. There is aaccessible slipvia roadWoodlands branchingRoad off ofand Senja Road, connecting to the KJE. This slip road was upgraded to a vehicular interchange by 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/upcoming_projects/road_commuter_facilities/senja_kje_interchange.html|title=LTA {{!}} Upcoming Projects {{!}} Road & Commuter Facilities {{!}} Senja/KJE Interchange|website=www.lta.gov.sg|access-date=2020-02-27}}</ref>
 
Bukit Panjang also has a ring road running through the various parts of Bukit Panjang, the [[Ring Roads in Singapore#Bukit Panjang Ring Road|Bukit Panjang Ring Road]]. It acts as a feeder to the main arterial roads in the town.
 
===Bus===
The public bus system is predominantly run by [[SMRT Buses]]. Of the SMRT buses based in Bukit Panjang, some are smaller feeder bus services that serve the various areas of the neighbourhood, while the rest are long-distance trunk services that serve as a [[mode of transport]] to other towns and to the city centre. Bus services start and end at Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange.
 
===Rail===
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The LRT system is expected to go through a major upgrading programme that is due to be completed by 2024. The programme will bring about a new signalling system, better condition monitoring, new power rails system and 19 new light rail vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LTA {{!}} Upcoming Projects {{!}} System Renewal {{!}} Upgrading the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT)|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/upcoming_projects/system_renewal/upgrading_the_bukit_panjang_lrt_bplrt.html|access-date=2020-09-11|website=www.lta.gov.sg}}</ref>
▲[[File:DT1 Bukit Panjang MRT Platforms 20220503 130818.jpg|thumb|The interior of Bukit Panjang MRT station.]]
 
The [[Bukit Panjang MRT/LRT station|Bukit Panjang MRT station]] on the Downtown line opened on 27 December 2015. It provides Bukit Panjang residents with direct train access to the [[Downtown Core]].
 
=== Cycling ===
[[File:Pang Sua Park Connector running adjacent to canal and Bukit Panjang Road near 123 Pending Road.jpg|thumb|Pang Sua Park Connector running along a canal]]
There are a total of more than 7km worth of cycling paths around Bukit Panjang to facilitate greeneractive commutesmobility as part of the [[Land Transport Authority|Land Transport Authority's]] Walk-Cycle-Ride initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LTA {{!}} Getting Around |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around.html |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=www.lta.gov.sg}}</ref> The first batch of cycling paths werewas constructed along Petir Road in 2018 by the Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council. The network has since expanded to cover areas such as Fajar, Bangkit, Jelapang and Senja.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bukit Panjang cycling paths to feed into Park Connector Network by 2021 {{!}} Video |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/bukit-panjang-cycling-paths-feed-park-connector-network-2021-video-1479316 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> Together with the Pang Sua Park Connector, Bukit Panjang Park Connector and Bukit Panjang (Woodlands Road to KJE) Park Connector, the cycling paths form the backbone of the town's cycling network.{{clear left}}
[[File:Pang Sua Park Connector running adjacent to canal and Bukit Panjang Road near 123 Pending Road.jpg|thumb|Pang Sua Park Connector running along a canal]]
 
== Politics ==
Bukit Panjang is politically divided into two constituencies, namely the [[Bukit Panjang Single Member Constituency]] and the Cashew and Zhenghua wards of the [[Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency]].
 
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[[Senja (Singapore)|Senja]], Segar, and Jelapang are located in Zhenghua ward of Holland-Bukit Timah GRC where its Member of Parliament is [[Edward Chia]]. Petir, Gangsa and Chestnut areas belong to the Cashew division of Holland-Bukit Timah GRC with its Member of Parliament being [[Vivian Balakrishnan]].
 
==Gallery==
 
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File:Bukit Panjang (28).jpg|A traffic junction at Senja Close and Senja Link with HDB flats flanking the road.
▲File:Bukit panjang neighbourhood park.png|Pang Sua Pond, home to the second largest man-made floating wetland system in Singapore
File:Bukit Panjang Plaza Decorations.png|Atrium of Bukit Panjang Plaza
</gallery>
 
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