Published: 17 May 2026 | Sources: URA, EdgeProp, The Edge Singapore, Stacked Homes
Quick Answer: What Is the Bayshore Drive GLS and Why Does It Matter?
- The Bayshore Drive mixed-use GLS site is the second government land sale in the Bayshore precinct and the sole mixed-use plot in the URA’s 1H 2026 GLS Programme.
- At 5.74 hectares (616,506 sq ft) with a maximum GFA of over 1.6 million sq ft, it is one of Singapore’s largest single GLS sites in years.
- The site can yield approximately 1,280 residential units plus around 22,500 sqm of commercial space, integrated with Bedok South MRT (TE30) and a new bus interchange.
- Tender closes 15 July 2026 at noon. Industry analysts forecast 2–6 bids with the top bid reaching S$1.15–S$1.25 billion (S$1,150–S$1,250 psf ppr).
- The first Bayshore GLS site (Bayshore Road, private residential, 515 units) was awarded to SingHaiyi-Garnet at S$1,388 psf ppr in March 2026 — a land rate record for the eastern precinct.
- When completed (estimated late 2030s), the development will anchor Singapore’s newest 60-hectare waterfront residential estate on the Eastern tip of the island.
Singapore’s Next Landmark: The Bayshore Precinct Takes Shape
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) launched the tender for the Bayshore Drive mixed-use Government Land Sale (GLS) site on 30 March 2026, marking a significant milestone for Singapore’s eastern waterfront development agenda. The tender — which closes on 15 July 2026 at noon — is for a 99-year leasehold plot that will become the centrepiece of the Bayshore precinct, a new 60-hectare estate that URA has been planning since its 2019 Master Plan.
The Bayshore precinct is positioned between East Coast Park and the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) corridor, flanking the Bedok South (TE30) and Bayshore (TE29) MRT stations. It is envisioned as a car-lite, green-intensive residential and commercial node — and with two major GLS tenders now in play, the precinct is transitioning from long-term planning aspiration to concrete development reality.
Site B: The Bayshore Drive Mixed-Use Plot in Detail
The Bayshore Drive site (referred to as “Site B” in this analysis) is materially larger and more complex than the Bayshore Road residential plot (Site A). Key specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Site area | 616,506 sq ft (5.74 hectares) |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| Maximum GFA | >1.6 million sq ft |
| Residential yield | ~1,280 units |
| Commercial component | ~22,500 sqm (minimum requirement) |
| Infrastructure integration | Bedok South MRT (TE30), new bus interchange, pedestrian/cycling paths |
| Tender launched | 30 March 2026 |
| Tender closes | 15 July 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Expected bids | 2–6 developer consortiums |
| Indicative top bid | S$1.15B–S$1.25B (S$1,150–S$1,250 psf ppr) |
The commercial requirement of 22,500 sqm is significant — it ensures that the successful developer cannot treat the site as a purely residential play, but must deliver a meaningful retail, food and beverage, and services podium that will serve the wider Bayshore community. This mirrors the model used at major integrated developments such as Tampines Mall/Century Square (integrated with Tampines MRT) and Bedok Residences (integrated with Bedok MRT). At 1,280 residential units above a commercial podium and an MRT station, the Bayshore Drive development is likely to be branded and marketed as one of Singapore’s most ambitious integrated residential projects since One-North Eden or Tengah Town.
Site A: What the Bayshore Road Award Tells Us About Site B Pricing
The Bayshore Road residential GLS site (Site A) provides the clearest pricing anchor for analysing Site B. That tender closed on 18 March 2026 with eight bids — the highest number of bids for a private residential GLS site since January 2022 — with SingHaiyi-Garnet submitting the top bid of S$658.89M, or S$1,388 psf per plot ratio (ppr). The second-highest bid came within 2% of the winner’s, indicating strong developer conviction about the precinct’s value proposition.
For Site B, the calculus is different. The mixed-use mandate (22,500 sqm of commercial space) adds operational complexity and carries some development risk relative to a pure residential site. However, the MRT and bus interchange integration provides substantial anchor value — both through the captive retail audience and through the premium pricing that integrated developments command versus stand-alone condominiums. Industry analysts suggest the mixed-use overlay could support a somewhat lower land rate (S$1,150–S$1,250 psf ppr) than the residential-only Site A (S$1,388 psf ppr), but the sheer scale of the site means total bid values could still reach S$1.84B–S$2B.
Worked Example: What the Bayshore Drive Development Might Cost Buyers
Indicative Breakeven and Launch Pricing
Assuming the winning bid lands at S$1,200 psf ppr (within the forecast range):
Land cost: S$1,200 × estimated GFA ~1.6M sq ft = ~S$1.92B.
Adding construction (~S$500–S$600 psf of GFA), professional fees, finance, and developer margin (~15%), the all-in development cost suggests a breakeven of approximately S$2,400–S$2,600 psf on the residential component.
Indicative launch price (typically 15%–20% margin above breakeven): S$2,750–S$3,100 psf.
Typical 2-bedroom unit (700–800 sqft): approximately S$1.93M–S$2.48M.
Typical 3-bedroom unit (1,000–1,100 sqft): approximately S$2.75M–S$3.41M.
For a SC buyer purchasing a 2-bedroom unit at S$2.2M as a first private property:
BSD = S$3,600 + S$3,600 + S$19,200 + S$26,000 + (S$200,000 × 5%) = ~S$62,400. ABSD: 0% (first property).
Down payment (25%): S$550,000. Bank loan (75% LTV, S$1,650,000 @ 1.80% fixed): ~S$5,838/month. TDSR requires minimum gross household income of ~S$10,600/month to qualify.
What the Bayshore Development Means for Surrounding Property
The progressive build-out of Bayshore precinct is exerting an upward force on property values across the southern Bedok estate, particularly for units along or near the TEL corridor. The Bedok South Horizon HDB cluster’s record-breaking S$1.17M 4-room transaction in April 2026 — at S$1,168 psf, within spitting distance of nearby condominium prices — is a direct manifestation of this precinct-lift effect. As the Bayshore Drive development progresses from tender to construction to completion (likely 2031–2033), each milestone is expected to ratchet up capital values for both existing resale condominiums (Bayshore Park, Savannah CondoPark, Costa del Sol) and newly MOP-ed HDB flats in the Bedok South area.
For investors, the key question is whether the current resale condominiums in the Bayshore belt — trading at S$1,200–S$1,500 psf for older 99-year leasehold stock — offer sufficient margin of safety relative to new-launch pricing at S$2,750–S$3,100 psf. The wide gap suggests that legacy stock currently looks relatively attractive on a PSF basis, though age and remaining lease tenure must be factored into any long-term return analysis.
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