Green heart of thriving community
WHEN greenery flourishes, so does happiness and well-being.
That is why parks and landscaped features are essential elements in Mah Sing’s meticulously planned townships across the country.
It includes the landmark Southville City in Bangi, Selangor, which was designed as a suburban, tropical residential haven with benchmark-setting features in holistic modern living.
Sprawled over 428 acres, it is the group’s largest integrated township development in the Klang Valley and provides a sustainable and safe environment for multi-generational families to thrive and grow.
A key feature is its 9.62-acre central park - better known as Summit Park - which has an abundance of plants native to Malaysia as well as dynamic activity spaces for all in the community.
It has just been crowned winner of the Environmental Category in the Malaysia Property Awardtm 2023 by FIABCI Malaysia.
Summit Park has a 1.8km of walkways, jogging tracks and bicycle paths, offering fitness buffs of varying levels ample options for a good workout against a backdrop of verdant greenery.
Be it a leisurely stroll with family members, a training session for the next race or simply to burn off recent indulgences, the safe and secure environment means one can do it with peace of mind.
There are plenty of concrete benches scattered about the scenic park for users and their families to sit and rest on. Perhaps even enjoying a relaxing picnic or two.
And one can do so while watching the little ones have the time of their lives at the playground where a 9.3m-high Rocket Tower stands as a landmark.
This is actually a multi-level slide and also designed with safety in mind. The playground and all its equipment are certified by the Playground Safety Association of Malaysia and can be used by children of various ages and abilities.
It uses contrasting colours of blue for flooring and orange for play equipment to help users with vision limitations and sensory disabilities easily navigate the area.
“Unveiled in March 2020, Summit Park is well-connected to the entire township and stands as its centrepiece. The lush natural flora and fauna add to its charm and underscore the beauty of Southville City.
“Landscaping has always been part of our design DNA and this award from FIABCI means a lot to us. It is testament to the ingenuity and commitment of the team in overcoming natural and technical challenges to create a space that the community will enjoy for generations to come,” said Mah Sing’s chief executive officer of property subsidiaries Benjamin Ong.
Rehabilitating the land
The site for Summit Park was originally barren land with poor soil quality.
Following thorough assessments and soil tests, the team came up with two main solutions - cluster planting and nitrogenfixing plants.
The former involved planting trees in a wide area, after which the top soil is replaced. This technique encourages healthy competition among trees and promotes natural growth.
The latter saw the use of plants and shrubs like peanuts, which add nitrogen to the soil when they degrade or decompose. This ensures the soil is properly treated and keeps it fertile for future plants.
Summit Park’s natural landform was also a challenge. It was originally a very steep, engineered slope. Planting the peanuts helped stabilise the soil.
An interlocking block wall was then put in place about 1.5m in front of the slope area. Topsoil then went in, followed by the trees. All of this ensures long-term stability and negates risk of erosion.
Careful consideration was also paid to the selection of plants and trees. Native species which thrive in tropical weather were chosen, as they make upkeep more sustainable in the long-term.
This also results in a dense canopy, which helps lower ambient temperature and improves air quality - both of which enhances the area’s livability for residents. The playground equipment would also be replaced or improved over time.
“We are committed to building better parks for the community and there will be several more to be developed within this township,” Ong said of future additions, which are provisionally named Riverfront Park, Hill Park and Linear Park.
Besides the FIABCI award, Summit Park had earlier also won a Silver Award under The Edge Malaysia - ILAM Sustainable Landscape Awards 2023’s Landscape Design Category.
A thriving community
Southville City is fast taking shape with residential properties both landed (Avens Residences) and high-rise (Savanna Executive Suites, Cerrado Suites and Sensory Residence).
Phases 1 and 2 of Sensory Residence have recorded an amazing 100% take-up and are all sold out, just like the preceding Avens, Savanna and Cerrado.
There are also an opulent array of over 100 retail shops (Savanna Lifestyle Shops, Savanna Boulevard Shops and Cerrado Retail Shops) which were quickly filled up by well-known retail brands.
They include Mercearia Grocer, Mr. DIY, 99 Speedmart, 7-Eleven, Mynews, Familymart, Watson’s, to name a few.
Joining them are popular F&B names such as KFC, Subway, Coffee Bean, MIXUE and many more. There are also clinics and education centres such as the Greenview Islamic International School and Q-dees.
All of these bring convenience to the community’s doorstep, with most daily necessities within walking distance from home.
Another plus point is the township’s easy accessibility. For those that need to commute for work or daily errands, there is direct access to and from the Northsouth Highway via the Southville City Interchange - putting the development just 19km away from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
For public transport, there is the Bangi KTM Station, MRT1 Kajang Station and MRT2 Putrajaya Sentral Station.
When fully complete, the township is anticipated to be home to a cosmopolitan population of around 69,000.
Shining proposition
The next launch in Southville City will be M Sinar, a freehold high-rise residence with estimated prices of RM270,000 onwards. It is now open for registration.
Situated on a 5.77-acre plot, the project offers two distinct layout options - Type A with indicative built-up area of 550 sq ft and Type B measuring 868 sq ft - both coming with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
They are ideal for modern urbanites, small families, students and academics alike, as their modern and functional designs can fit various lifestyle and interior design choices.
The development would also have a plethora of recreation amenities - such as a swimming pool, gym and playground.
There is 24-hour security. In close proximity to the development are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Hospital Pakar An-nur Hasanah and KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital.
Being in Southville City, M Sinar’s future inhabitants would also get to enjoy Summit Park and various outdoor activities from hiking to birdwatching.
If that sounds like a desirable lifestyle, make an appointment to visit M Sinar’s new show unit for a private preview, and comprehensive glimpse into the property’s stylish aesthetics and features.
This is located at Mah Sing’s Southville City Sales Gallery at Savanna Boulevard Retail, Jalan Southville 2, Southville City, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor.
Opening hours are 10am to 8pm daily.
For more information, call 03-92120199 or visit M Sinar’s website at www.southville-city.com/m-sinar/.