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Closure Notice

From 9 March 2026, a section of the Rail Corridor (South) between after Henderson Road and before Spooner Road accesses is closed for Phase 2 of Trail Improvement Works.

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Opening of Buona Vista community node

19 April 2024

The Buona Vista Community Node marks a new gateway along the Rail Corridor, offering a vibrant space for visitors to gather, rest and connect with nature, heritage and community activities.

Two people walk near a signpost indicating 17.4 km to Woodlands, with trees and an elevated rail structure in the background.

The first community node along the southern stretch of the Rail Corridor, the 1.6 ha Buona Vista community node located in one-north offers another recreational and community space in our City in Nature.

Conveniently located between The Metropolis and Elementum (opening soon), and in close proximity to Buona Vista MRT interchange station, this node is easily accessible and brings the public closer to nature, heritage and recreation.

The node is also sensitively integrated with the green spine of the Rail Corridor and its surrounding developments and features inclusive spaces for play as well as community and cultural events.

How to get to Buona Vista community node:

By bus: Alight at Opp Blk 43 (74, 91, 95, 100, 105, 106, 111, 147, 185, 191, 196, 198, 200). You can also alight at Buona Vista Station Exit D (14, 74, 91, 92, 92M, 95, 191, 196, 198, 200, 200A).

By MRT: Alight at Buona Vista MRT Station. Upon exiting the MRT station (nearest exit is exit D), enter the node via our accesses near The Metropolis.

By car: Parking is available at The Metropolis. Parking charges may apply.

Accessibility information: The Buona Vista community node is wheelchair accessible. From Buona Vista MRT, you can use the lift to reach Exit D and access Buona Vista Node via our accesses near The Metropolis.

Map of Buona Vista node with accesses:

Map showing access paths (A-E) to Buona Vista Node and Elementum, with Buona Vista MRT station and surrounding roads marked.

Toilets: The nearest toilets are at The Metropolis and Buona Vista MRT.

 Vegetated Swales

A modern glass building with a green garden, a walkway, rocks, and a small stream, under a partly cloudy sky.

The first vegetated swales along the Rail Corridor have also been planted within the node, which recall the original stream and marshland landscape of the Rail Corridor before the railway was first built, and provide new habitats for dragonflies and other biodiversity to thrive.

Children’s playground with biophilic elements

Children playing on a climbing structure in a green park with colorful flowers and trees in the background.

The children's playground with biophilic elements is the first playground along Rail Corridor. Inspired by the natural wilderness of the Rail Corridor, it is designed to offer diverse textures and makes use of topography to encourage children to reconnect with nature.

Fitness areas for adults and seniors

An outdoor exercise area with fitness equipment under an overpass, surrounded by greenery and pedestrian walkways.
Two people exercise on outdoor fitness equipment near greenery and an overpass.

The new fitness areas at the Buona Vista community node are accessible via barrier-free ramps and friendly to use for adults and seniors.

Street art space underneath Commonwealth Avenue viaduct

A jogger runs towards a graffiti-covered underpass, with lush greenery, a pedestrian bridge, and direction signs nearby.

The street art space is a joint initiative with local artists, showcasing the creative side of our local community.

Plug-and-play space underneath North Buona Vista Link viaduct

Two individuals are walking under a modern building's covered area, surrounded by plants and a concrete path.

The 900 sqm plug-and-play space serves as a multi-functional community space that can be used for a variety of activities and events. Sports enthusiasts can make use of the anti-skid painted surface as a high intensity interval training (HIIT) circuit while residents and those working in the area can utilise the space for community bonding activities.

Community lawn

A paved path in a green park area with shrubs and trees leads to modern glass buildings in the background.

The 500 sqm community lawn provides a flexible outdoor event space amidst nature.

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