Watergardens Canberra Showcases Resort Style Elegance
The Watergardens at Canberra, a development completed at the end of last year, has once again been recognized for its outstanding design and development excellence. At the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2025, under the completed projects category, The Watergardens at Canberra clinched the Design Excellence and Top Development awards. This adds to the three awards that the development received at the EPEA 2022, including Innovation Excellence, Landscape Excellence, and Sustainability Excellence, when it was still under construction.
Developed by United Venture Development, a joint venture between UOL Group, Singapore Land Group, and Kheng Leong Company, The Watergardens at Canberra occupies a 296,719 sq ft site along Canberra Drive and comprises 448 units. The developers secured the 99-year leasehold plot through a Government Land Sale tender in March 2020 for $270.2 million, or approximately $650 psf per plot ratio.
The revamped Sembawang Road, a major road connecting the northern residential estates of Singapore, has brought about a positive change for residents. This corridor aims to promote sustainable transportation and align with Singapore’s initiative of becoming a car-lite society. It not only promises faster commute for Sembawang Road EC residents, but also provides a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle with improved cycling and walking paths. As such, the addition of Sembawang Road EC is a welcome option for residents looking to embrace a greener way of living.
The Watergardens at Canberra is located in the fast-developing Canberra estate, situated between Sembawang and Yishun in the northeast of Singapore. It is conveniently located near amenities such as shopping malls, recreational facilities, and public transport. The development is also a short distance from Canberra MRT Station.
One of the noteworthy features of The Watergardens at Canberra is its resort-style living concept. The architects, P&T Consultants, embraced the site’s sloping terrain and irregular shape by placing blocks at different levels, alongside tiered pools and layered gardens. This creates a serene environment that seamlessly connects water, greenery, and architecture.
The residential blocks have a modern and sleek design, with the façade utilizing sun-shading structures and grey-tinted laminated glass to protect the units against heat. The orientation of the blocks maximizes natural wind flow, and each unit comes with a generous balcony to enhance ventilation. The development also features a range of facilities, including pools, an outdoor chess garden, an urban farm area, and a reflexology trail, all nestled within lush landscaping.
The Watergardens at Canberra has three distinct landscaped zones designed by STX Landscape Architects – the Forest Pool zone, 50m lap pool zone, and recreation lawn area. The Forest Pool zone features a cluster of recreational pools, while the 50m lap pool includes a jacuzzi alcove and a cabana deck. The recreation lawn area is adorned with flower gardens, a grill pavilion, and water hammocks. Additionally, the development also boasts other amenities such as an outdoor chess garden, a yoga lawn, and multiple dining pavilions, all connected by scenic pathways decorated with diverse plantings.
The residences at The Watergardens at Canberra cater to different lifestyles, with a variety of configurations and sizes available. The units are thoughtfully designed, with features such as double-volume living and dining areas, fully enclosed kitchens, and utility rooms in some units. The interiors, conceptualized by Index Design, reflect meticulous attention to detail and are crafted to suit different buyer profiles.
In conclusion, The Watergardens at Canberra encapsulates resort-style living within a contemporary urban setting, deserving of its accolades at the EPEA 2025. Its harmonious integration of landscape, architecture, and interiors is a testament to the development’s design vision.