Livians are excited but can't do anything besides waiting impatiently for the TOP announcement!
Have a chat with the security and he said "you can move in next month!". Mmmh....sounds better than CDL's standard reply that always comes with a disclaimer "......Subject to Change"
Have a chat with the security and he said "you can move in next month!". Mmmh....sounds better than CDL's standard reply that always comes with a disclaimer "......Subject to Change"
Many have seen Livia image taken in the day time, and now, have a view of Livia at night!
great photos. hope the security is right :)
ReplyDeleteHi all
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Thanks for sharing pics.
ReplyDeleteTks alot for the nice pics! and like ur blog very much. Really anxious abt TOP time! hopefully anytime from now... my lease of current place is expiring so have to move ~~ Keep our finger crossed
ReplyDeleteI am also an owner in block 77. Till now not even received any letter about TOP. Recently just paid for the phase before TOP. I suspect would be in June. Anyway still excited about it. I drive past LIVIA every morning cos got to send my son to school in Casuarina Pri. Hope to meet all of you in LIVIA when we finally move in. :)
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May i know which floor is your unit? Cos' mine is Phase 2, 16th floor. Till now not even received any notification from my lawyer asking for payment at phase before TOP. Feel still quite long time for us to get TOP. Maybe after August?
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ReplyDeleteI am at the 2nd floor.
HW
I'm in 6 floor in phase 1 and still not receive the TOP notification from my lawyer.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS CDL AND BCA..Both u guys have successfully delayed the TOP from APRIL right up to JUNE already..pls do not give us any more heartache..ppl are having tons of issues now ..i am in phase 2 somemore..GOOD LUCK to ME!!
ReplyDeletei'm in phase 1.2ndfloor really CDL&BCA has given lot of problems.as my old contract end in april.i request of my owner alot for extension he has given till may 15ththen again may end now he din't allow us to stay their. whole furniture we have given for dumping.for 4months no one ready to give for rent.now we r staying in serviced apt.with weekly rent.ho god realy this ppl has given so much trouble...
ReplyDeleteWe should get compensated for the delay....... :(
ReplyDeletewe will NOT be compensated at all cause if u look at the project info...expected TOP is 31st DEC 2011..CDL has already covered their ASS well!..they will claim that they are doing us a favour by releasing the units early.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! CDL is pretty much covered and has up to 31/12/2011 to obtain TOP! Seriously we can't do anything but wait and pray that BCA will approve the TOP soon. Feel sorry for those who have to hand over their house before TOP.
ReplyDeletecan we sue them with this lawyer letter.?????????????????
ReplyDeletethey have no legal obligation until 31-12-2011 unfortunetely.
ReplyDeletewhen ll be the toppppppppp jst waiting.
ReplyDeleteMy neck is very long already...
ReplyDeleteHW
ijust check with BCA URL IT SHOWS PROCESSING.HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL TAKE.????? CAN ANYONE KNOW.?
ReplyDeleteAny news update?? already 5th June! Alamak, cant wait to move in? new pics?
ReplyDeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteI just got back from the Livia site and was informed by one of the workers that TOOP is in about 10 days' time. By the time we receive notification from the lawyer's, it'll probably be about 1 mth. Just hoping that CDL does away with the initial phase 1 & 2 TOP plan. *keeping my finger crossed*
I hope so but unlikely phase 1 and 2 together! I can see that they are still working on block 69, 71 and 73 especially those stacks facing elias terrace and elias green condo. There are many units' windows still covered with the plastic film.
ReplyDeleteHow u know where is block 73 located. Cause I know where is Blk 73 from e drawings n maps but not from e actual building.am I right to say that Blk 73 is e slanted block facing the other Livia blocks?
ReplyDeletethat's right block 73 (and block 71)are the slanted blocks and these two building structures were finished last. from where I stay I can see the stacks facing other blocks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting such lovely photos. You are doing a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteany updats
ReplyDeleteOur Livia
ReplyDeleteThank you for such beautiful photos. Btw, if anyone needs the floor plan dimensions for Type C1a do let me know.
Hi Xcited2 how do you get the floor plan dimensions? given by developer initially? Do you have Type A1?
ReplyDeleteSorry guys that what I have is only for C1a. I managed to get it with the help of someone but not from the developer.
ReplyDeleteTo obtain floorplan of your unit, just call up CDL, tell them your unit number & they will email it to you.
ReplyDeleteToday my mum told me, a neighbour of ours told her that her son & daughter-in-law have gotten their keys to their Livia unit & will shift into it in July.. Unknown to her, I too have purchased a unit there as well. The lights in the units remain unlit at night(I can see Livia blocks from where I live). So my qn is.. Was this neighbour lying? If only she's not... Zzzz
Dats real strange. Her son probably got TOP for NV instead of Livia...just kidding
ReplyDeleteCDL seems willing to give only floor plan by scale but without the actual floor dimensions. Good thing Xcited2 managed to get the dimensions.
ReplyDeletehey that sounds really strange ...How can anyone get keys of their livia unit..without even getting the TOP. Im desperately waiting for the TOP. THe BCA website still shows processing for the issue of waiver letter...
ReplyDeleteHas anyone spoken to the BCA officer in charge of livia...Can we call him directly and ask him the status. or will they tell us to call up CDL...
ReplyDeleteThey are probably worried we won't have sufficient funds to pay them & so informed us early(too early!!). But come on, can't they spare a thought for us customers at all!?? Many of us aren't speculators; we only want to move into our new homes.. this is so disappointing. If only I hadn't taken that letter stating TOP to be in April seriously... Are they even doing anything to speed up the process? Shouldn't there be a letter to explain the delay or simply update us? We will appreciate it. It's already near mid June... I had such string faith in the brand name CDL that I had made purchases & the stuff are all stuck in the shops. If this drags on, I may need to rent storage space );
ReplyDeletethe officer says they are still going through the documents and refuse to give any date. he asked me to chekc with developer ie. CDL instead. I also called Architects 61 which is the architects in charge of the project. No explanation given, told to check with CDL. They are all fearful and refuse to give any answer.
ReplyDeleteRead this, got a reply from CDL yesterday:-[6/10/2011 4:06:45 PM]
ReplyDeleteThank you for your email. The estimated date of TOP for Blk 81 Livia is in Jun 2011, subject to change. When TOP is issued by the authority, we will take about another 2 to 3 weeks for the documents to be prepared before our solicitors can serve the notice to take possession on your solicitors.
Duh.. How much better is that reply than not responding...说了ç‰äºŽç™½è¯´... Most exasperating... =_=!!!
ReplyDeleteAs I said earlier, Phase 1 will be the so called originally proposed "Phase 2" which means ppl like me under phase 2 will get my keys in October.
ReplyDeletedid you get ur floor plan with dimensions for blk 81 type A1?
ReplyDeleteThe waiver letter has been issued by BCA. So now what? Anyone has any idea?
ReplyDeleteI think it may mean that TOP could be issued soon for Phase One as the modifications approval requirement as been waived by BCA after inspection by BCA. Not sure too as I am not in the building line.
ReplyDeleteWould we be told what are the modification they made?
ReplyDeleteThe modifications are likely to be external or the internal of non-purchased "units" such as the club house and other facility areas. Buyers would have to be informed if the modifications affect their purchased units although I am not sure if buyers' permission need be sought if the modifications are minor and not affecting the floor area.
ReplyDeleteOur Livia
ReplyDeleteHave not heard from you for a while. Hope things are fine on your side.
Our Livia
ReplyDeleteThank you for setting up this blog and such well taken photos. Btw, may I know what camera did you used for the photos and what brand/model would you suggest I buy for a DSLR camera?
Having say all that, when will they inform us for TOP??? now already mid/end June!
ReplyDeleteJust checked the BCA website. They are processing the TOP application now. Fingers and toes crossed.
ReplyDeleteHW
It is good news! The TOP inspection would normally take only a day with the help of the external licensed professional engineer who would have done the various checks and certifications before the BCA officers do the inspections based on the professional engineer's certifications.
ReplyDeleteI believe CDL would have already gotten the papers in order and ready to be served to buyers' lawyers once TOP is issued?
wowwwwww thats gr8 news
ReplyDeleteHello!! I am new here at this blog !!
ReplyDeleteI called my law firm up and they really have OWNERS getting the top letter already !! I am waiting till my neck is so long Liao ..
Hope all our turns are coming
I also should have been the 1st group, nothing received as yet?? anyone already gotten TOP??
ReplyDeleteBCA yet to approve TOP, how to get letter? Strange.
ReplyDeleteI also don't know... The secretary told me other block is getting keys already but not my block yet.. She say Wait lor
ReplyDeleteI am also supposed to get my keys in April... no news yet... if TOP hasn't been issued by BCA, how is it possible to receive notification to collect the keys? Also noticed that they still haven't removed the barricade from Livia to the main road ); *sad....*
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time buying a condo and I felt so let down by CDL. I don't know if buyers of other condos in S'pore also had their "expected date of TOP" delayed by so long. The initial expected TOP date for phase 1 was Q1 2011 and subsequently postponed to Q2 2011 as shown on their website. Now it's almost end of Q2 and there is still no news of TOP. This is certainly not in line with the slogan on CDL's website "Dedicated to surpassing expectations"!!
ReplyDeleteHow many buyers got to change their plans because of this long delay?{ Change of rental contract, furniture purchase and delivery, renovation date, vacation plan etc.}
Excitement has become anxiety and frustration : (
Agree ... Quite disappointing .. :(
ReplyDeleteYeah I suppose it cuts both ways. When I bought Amaranda Gardens at Serangoon Ave 3 some years back the TOP was also supposed to be 31 Dec of that year. There was no prior notice from the developer (Keppel Land) and suddenly in the 3rd week of June that year I received a letter saying property tax was to be borne by me immediately and maintenance fees in a week's time. I could only shift in after two months bcos I was not ready at all. This time round was better for me in that I started planning in April but was careful with the expected TOP date. However, I was also caught by buying furniture in April but fortunately the seller was understanding and had postponed delivery from end May to end June and now to end July..hopefully no more postponement.
ReplyDeleteYesteday I passed by and saw one of the unit has some material inside and it looked like its meant for renovation.
ReplyDeleteThey got keys already !!:)??
ReplyDeleteohhhhh is it true? How come somebody got the keys before the TOP of the building? Is this possible...waiting for the top deperately..hope we get the good news reallllllllyyyyyyyyy sooooon.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they are doing "Groom-My-Room"... ;)
ReplyDeleteHW
It could be a unit that the contractor needs to rectify as directed by the developer...?
ReplyDeleteHi Powerheart..Welcome to the blog. Did the law firm mention which block owners have recieved the TOP letter already. It sounds really strange though. My unit falls in 1st phase too. BUt i keep checking the BCA website twice a day . It sill says TOP application status processing for all 5 blocks of phase I...
ReplyDeleteHello,anonymous , the 5 block is which blocks to be in first phase ? I try ask my law firm, but the officer say she check with her colleague too if really got owners got the top letter already, then let me know again .. Haiz. I tink we just has to wait and wait and wait .... At least I feel the top is really near the corner ..
ReplyDeleteMy block is block 63... Yr is which block ? :)
ReplyDeletehello powerheart, my block no is 77. I am in constant touch with the BCA website desperately waiting to see the TOP issued status...Keeping my fingers crossed.Hopefully by tom we get the TOP.
ReplyDeleteMine is 77 too.
ReplyDeleteHW
Mine's also in phase 1 & I try to drive past the blocks everyday. Nope, no one seems to have the keys yet ); I can only pray I won't need to delay the delivery of my furniture again I am pretty sure I won't get another extension this time round... Seems like there's a good reason why CDL doesnt seem to be winning building awards since 2008. Wonder what can possibly be so wrong with the structure of Livia that the authorities simply refuse to issue TOP.
ReplyDeleteUm it's actually achieved several super awards! Go check out its website. Sigh.. I only want my condo to be ready soon. Award-winning or not doesn't really matter.
ReplyDeleteI think it's the Action Zone that had not gone according to it's original plan. Anyway, I sure hope TOP will be soon and not anytime near Hungry Ghost. CDL does not give out keys during that month - had that experience when we bought Savannah CondoPark. Unless of course, they are not as superstitious now.
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Whoa, I hope they are not as superstitious now. Should think of those of us who need to shift urgently. For those who do not wish to shift during the Hungry Ghost month they could at least begin reno work first. Mine is blk 63 under phase 1 and had to twice postpone delivery of furniture. If by coming Thurs still no news of TOP I guess it's another week gone:-((
ReplyDeleteWow xcited2, u same block as me .. Hehe
ReplyDeleteAiyo I wish we can get our keys !!!!
If bcd approve top, then we need to wait how long before the law firm send us letter to get keys !!??
My unit is in block 81. So frustrated, have already paid them for the phase before TOP in May, thought June will surely bring good news but hopes fading like mad.. I hate this feeling.. Hope CDL has used this long delay to prepare the letters for issuance to the various law firms so that we won't have to drag until the 7th month!!
ReplyDeletei passed by the side gate this evening at about 7pm. Saw a group of people with helmets checking the basement carpark. looks like bca staff doing inspection. hope bca could issue the top soon. there are at least 100 people under phase 1 waiting to move in, probably already sold their flats .......
ReplyDeletewhy did the BCA take so much time to inspect. I mean the application was registered on the 15th June. By now they should have already issued the TOP. Oh god its really frustrating to wait. MY rental lease expiring in mid july...don't know what to do...? Have already sold my HDB 2 months back. shouldn't have believed CDL that TOP is aroud April.
ReplyDeleteI read there is something called the Application for Express TOP in which they charge some 1000$ for a major project. I don't understand why CDL couldn't apply for the express TOp . It would have helped people like me who r desperately waiting to move into their new home.
ReplyDeleteWe can only pray now !! Top top top top top top !!! Top top top ...
ReplyDeleteLol
Oh Power Heart, apologies. Typo error..my blk is 61. But stil neighbour, well, neighbour block:-))
ReplyDeleteNo TOP today...maaaaaaaybeeeeeeeeeeeee tomorrow. Hope my heart wil not lose power man....SIGH
Haha "now anxious2 ", .. dont lose heart yet !! Must have a powerful heart !!
ReplyDeleteHaiz I also keep checking the bca website 3times a day !!! Lol ..
Well, the key to power up all our hearts is the keys to our Livia units...further waiting will lead to heart losing power liao;-)). For those of us who might not have a place to stay perhaps can gate crash into Livia to camp there ;-) - just make sure we occupy the pro-rated floor space we had paid up for so far hehe. Now wondering if my family could go on our planned trip (already paid) 3rd week of July.. looks like "colder than water"....
ReplyDeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteCan anyone tell me which blocks are under phase one, i.e. first to get TOP ?
Thanks
Anyone tried walking from Livia to Pasir Ris MRT ? What is the nearest route and how long it takes ?
ReplyDeletePhase 1 - blocks 61, 63, 77, 79 & 81
ReplyDeleteFrm the traffic light junction of Pasir Ris Drive 1 and Pasir Grove - about 10 min, leisurely walk; about 8 min for a slightly hurried walk. After crossing over from junction walk slightly to the right and cut through the HDB flats just before the bus stop. You will pass by a play ground like an open small badminton court. Continue walking pass this and you will hit a small road that leads out to the main road and to your right you can see the MRT station.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, do note that there is a shuttle service from the two bus stops opposite Livia (in fact it stops at every bus stop along Drive 1 if you ring the bell) that loops from Ikea, Courts and the Giant supermarket on weekends. So dear Liviates will have no shortage of weekend escapades for some good and value-for-money Swedish food at Ikea, esp if you do luv Swedish fare like meat balls and jumbo chicken wings, salmon or pasta;-)
ReplyDeleteWah.. Xcited2, you must have tried few ways and this is the shortest...
ReplyDeleteHW you are quite right;-)) . . . Now trying to figure out which route to White Sands wil be smoothest for those who dun drive but need to push baby prams, wheel chairs or trolleys to and fro frm Livia.
ReplyDeleteHey just walk out of Livia's main gate, turn left & go straight on the (pavement) until you reach the traffic junction(main road) where you cross over to the opposite side where the HDB blocks (facing blk 81) are. Carry on walking on the pavement until you reach the traffic junction just outside Elias Park Primary. From there you should be able to see the MRT tracks. Just cross that junction and walk towards it using the pedestrain path. Don't try to cut across the blocks or multi-storeyed carparks with prams as the land isn't even, there are countless kerbs & blindspots. Of course if you are no pushing prams, cutting through the blocks in a 2 o'clock direction once you cross over to the HDB side :)
ReplyDelete- Mil
Thanks Mil:-))
ReplyDeleteIt will be July next week! Still no news! This is TOO MUCH!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSince the TOP is already delayed, we should probably think about what CDL is going to do about those defects which BCA has waived. Let's not forget to make them rectify the necessary before they hand over the keys to us. At this point in time, we don't even know what are the defects ! Looking at the way they handle the delay in TOP, which no explanation or apology is given, they would quietly walk away after handing over to the MCST. As individual buyers we may not be able to do anything, but collectively as 350 or so purchasers under phase 1, I'm quite sure we can make they pay !
ReplyDeleteHow many of us require immediate move in after the TOP?
ReplyDeletei'm the First person to move in.just waiting for toppppppppppppppppp
ReplyDeleteWent to Livia today, the security said they will pass the keys to CDL next week, andCDL will then distribute the keys to us. Dun know when will that be.... Hopefully in the first week of July....
ReplyDeleteBy right the expected TOP is end Dec 2011. So they are not wrong. But once we get the keys, we can inspect and demand CDL to correct any defects until we are satisfied.
ReplyDeleteHW is absolutely correct. But wish that CDL's PR have been better. It could have given an update on its website at least with a more likely TOP date or say something regarding the delay despite its notification of an earlier TOP. Do hope the BCA waiver is for design modifications of non live-in areas and not due to defects. The MCST that will be formed by Livia residents subsequently would need to be sharp with the inspection esp of exterior areas and firm on proper rectification works from CDL for any defects identified. It would cost all Liviates a bomb if costly defects are not identified during the warranty period.
ReplyDeleteHeard from a friend who bought a condo in the past, after TOP, you have 1 yr to check for defects and to inform the developer (by way of an official letter). One year after TOP will the completion of the purchase.
ReplyDeleteYes, collectively we must still let CDL know that their communication of the progress of the construction is terrible and unacceptable. It is better to for them to estimate a later date of TOP if there were problems at the work site than to give false hopes. Buying a condo is a big thing to most people and moving home takes lots of planning. Personally, CDL screwed up my holiday plans. If I had known that TOP is going to be Q3 rather than Q1 after CNY (as informed by their staff) I would planned my vacation differently.
Well said. CDL is supposedly a well-established leader in property development but its customer service is downright hopeless. Since we received that letter notifying us that TOP will be issued in April, we have all been waiting helplessly. No explanation for the delay ever came. We pathetically called them to enquire about the status as the days, weeks & months lapsed. Shouldn't CDL take the initiative to update us? Did it matter to them how the delay might have affected at least 300 odd families. We made such a huge purchase and yet we have to be subjected to such an unpleasant experience. It is no wonder we are now starting to worry about finding defects or even inferior fittings in our units and in the event that this really happens, can we trust CDL to do the necessary rectification for us properly & promptly? Right now, we can only take one step at a time...
ReplyDeleteCDL only update the TOP webpage every quarter. The last update was as at 31 March 2011. Next quarter update will be 30 June 2011 or maybe 1 July 2011. We shall see the status from there.
ReplyDeleteI really wish we all get our keys nxt week!!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope to move in before the chinese 7th month, even if there are minor defects, i'm ok. if not, i have to wait till september even if cdl issue the keys in august, don't think i will go open the door, rather wait till chinese 8th month. hope cdl can see our comments on this website and try to help us customers, i'm sure one of the reasons why we bought livia is because of cdl's quality product, otherwise we might have bought oasis at elais instead, which cost less. CDL, can you help us or not !?
ReplyDeleteYeah Power Heart, a very good morning to you and all on this beautiful Sunday morn. May your wish and ours come true next week:-))!
ReplyDeleteyah.. i hope will be able to get key in 1st week of july... i hav been waiting for the top since april
ReplyDeleteI went to Livia at abt 3pm just now and spoke to security guard. As usual he said TOP is tomorrow which is MONDAY...but they have been saying this since APRIL..hopefully it is true this time ...
ReplyDeleteYa dear livians..please pray pray and pray hard we get the TOP tommorrow and get the keys asap. May the security guard's comment be true. I am desperately waiting. need to vacate my current home by mid july..
ReplyDeleteohhhh dear GOD! When will we get the TOP. Its already end of June..CDL should atleast be courteous enough to update us regarding the delay. THey shouldn't have sent the letters of TOP in April. I hope we get the good news tom. BTW how does the security guard know when the TOP will be issued and when we will get the keys?
ReplyDeleteI called CDL last friday and enquired on when is Livia going to obtain TOP. They replied end of June .. waiting for approval.
ReplyDeleteI called CDL in april, their reply is soon. when i called again in early may, they said anytime soon...
From reliable source:
ReplyDeleteDelay was due to some safety concerns in the general area, like ramps and paths. Too smooth surface that need to re-do to allow more grip. The TOP should be in July.
What the hell..... yet another promise of the next month!? Gone are our hopes of hearing Livia obtaining TOP in the dying moments of June... It will be August next, followed by Sept then.. Dec? Argh!
ReplyDeleteHi HW,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, I have made arrnagements to move to relative's house. Existing furniture spread over 3 relatives' house. No choice but to beg them to help 'cos already sold existing flat, need to move in August but arranging earlier 'cos cannot move during chinese 7 month.
I guess your update is more reliable than the security guard.
you can store at Extra Space as well. the rates is pretty good and the storage comes with air-con and non A/C.
ReplyDeletehg
I don want to call the CDL hotline anymore..sick and tired of them saying the same crap over and over again..."not yet", "anytime now", "anytime soon","waiting for BCA approval","THIS MONTH","hold the line....let me check...music plays giving false HOPE ....then ""NOT YET"" sir...CRAP
ReplyDeleteHi, we really envy you guys able to move in to your dream house soon ! I have been following this blog and we were actually looking for a sub-sale unit at Livia. We are a humble local couple and we are buyers ourselves. If you know of anyone wanted to sell their unit at Livia (3br or 2+1), drop me a note at wei3663@gmail.com so we can deal directly. Thanks !
ReplyDeleteWish everyone all the best in your new dream home.
hi hg,
ReplyDeletethanks for recommending Extra Space. My family of 5 need to stay in separate houses temporary as none of our relatives can accomodate 5 of us under 1 roof.
this is very embarrasing, lesson is never ever sell your flat before you get the keys to your new house.
I am confused .. So many of u are, "anonymous ". Also dont know who is who Le .. Lol Pls sign off with yr name or nickname Le .., oki?
ReplyDeleteI wish is good news tommorow !!! How ? Waiting is very torturing !! Especially so near yet so far like that !!
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first post and I came across this blog only 1 week ago and have been dutifully following this blog daily since. Just like you all, i'm eagerly anticipating TOP as all the furniture are waiting to be delivered in July... (bought them during GSS lah!!) not too sure if I need to postpone them again, very annoying. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. I finally managed to get a reply from Jenny and she says as follows:
There is no delay to the TOP. The inspection has been carried out by the authority and the TOP is pending the authority’s approval.
We have been advised by the consultant that the TOP is expected to be issued around end of this month June 2011, subject to the authority’s approval. Thank you.
Regards,
JENNY HONG
Manager
So finally something positive from CDL but please note her usual disclaimer at the end..."subject to the authority’s approval."
A few more days to go so let's hope they keep to schedule...
DY
But that also depends on how fast the notification for key collection reached our hands...
ReplyDeleteThere is no delay to the TOP?? Yes, there is no delay to the TOP as far as the original expected TOP date of 31 Dec 2011. In so far as the new estimated TOP date of Apr 2011 in their official letter, it was way, way, way off the mark. With that disclaimer again, CDL might as well say it is not sure or that TOP is as and when it is approved. What a no brainer response. But really thank DY for the good attempt at soliciting some response from the CDL. At least we can be cautiously hopeful as 30 June is round the corner in 3 days' time.
ReplyDeleteAiyo...2 more days til end of June...i think i must call and postpone the delivery of my bed and sofa again for the 3rd time! i so excited that i bought my stuff in march!! now so pai-seh, call the furniture store and ask them to put in storage for me. so sickening!!!! CDL, get your act together and give us a reasonable time frame can or not! dun keep giving us the usual BS, TOP is expected end of *enter month here* every time i call up.
ReplyDeleteV
All those who had called to ask about the TOP date had heard this " subject to the authority’s approval" disclaimer many times. Basically, CDL is passing the ball to BCA BUT they forgot that their staff did give false expectations of earlier TOP dates.
ReplyDeleteI had also been told that even after TOP is issued, a few weeks are needed by the lawyers to prepare the necessary documents before key collection can commence. So don't place your hope for moving-in too soon.
I'm also one of those affected with "no place" to stay.
If it really takes CDL few weeks after TOP to get themselves organised just to issue letters to our lawyers it would be an indication of their bad service standards. All letters are standard letters to purchasers' lawyers and I would have expected them to be prepared in soft copies by April 2011 since that was their own estimated TOP date. Even if they are not ready by TOP time, how long does it take to type in the individual purchaser's name and lawyer's name for 300 plus units for the first phase? Not more than a day's work....
ReplyDeleteWhat happen to Our Livia? Quietly moved in already? :D
ReplyDeleteOur Livia is "quietly" enjoying the fruit of his labour...his good work of setting up this block so all among the Livian community could hv an avenue to share their thoughts, joy, excitement, pain, frustration, anxiety, feedback, and support for one another. So, THREE cheers to Our Livia...Hip hip hooray x 3! T. O. P. is coming to town (Pasir Ris town)...so you better not cry, better not sulk, better not gripe and I'm telling you why...T. O. P. is coming to town... Tt's gonna be Christmas liao CDL.....
ReplyDeleteHi Livians, I am back! I was away for a couple of weeks and then was down with fever (super nasty bug) for almost a week. Anyway, I am so glad to see many comments posted despite no further updates by me!
ReplyDeleteI am in phase 2 but I share the same sentiment as many of you as my enthusiasm has peaked and gone down hill and hit rock bottom. I haven’t talked to my ID for more than a month and he probably thinks that I am not interested anymore! July is around the corner and there is still no news from CDL. As suggested by someone, perhaps we should send CDL a link to this blog so they know how frustrated and helpless we are and how HOPELESS they are!
The delay in phase 1 TOP is likely to have some impact on the TOP date of phase 2. It is not likely that CDL will TOP phase 1 and 2 together given Livia is a big development of over 720 units. I seriously doubt that CDL has the resources to TOP 724 units at one go! Let’s hope that I am wrong!
As many of you might have already known, CDL will need about 2-3 weeks to process the handover documents upon TOP is obtained. Then their lawyers will work with our lawyers on the notice to take possession before we can make a booking for key collection. So, IF TOP is obtained by CDL says 1 July 2011, it will take a good 3-4 weeks which will be end of July before phase 1 owners can collect the keys!!! IF this is the case, Phase 2 TOP is likely to be in August or early September liao! Let's hope that I am wrong AGAIN!
The look and feel of the buildings haven’t changed much since my last photo update. Anyone wants to see anything in particular?
Someone asked me what camera I used for the photos and what brand/model I would recommend for a DSLR Camera. Sorry man, I am not a photography enthusiast and I only use idiot proof cameras :-) The earliest photos were taken by a Casio exilim EX-S10 and the latest photos by Sony NEX-3. As you can see from the photos, the latter is better which i think has DSLR quality!
ReplyDeleteHi Our Livia, sorry to wake you up... hehe...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!!
One thing I have noticed is that Blk 71 (the one right at the end nearest to the Active Zone) has no more blue cover on windows and no more cables dangling outside. Noticed this since Monday, yesterday.
Hi HW, you are right! All the blue plastic films had been removed. Now that you mentioned it, I also realised (though I have been sleeping) that they have stopped working overtime since last week. It seems like phase 2 blocks have been completed as well!
ReplyDeleteFrom reliable source:
ReplyDeleteThe main construction team has now gone to do another project. What we see now are the maintenance team.
hi everyone,
ReplyDeletei've been following the blog for quite a while but first time writing. Like everyone, my patience is tested time and again with the delay, i'm under phase 1, block 79. But maybe what we can all do to take our minds off the long wait is to plan for our renovation, choosing an auspicious date to move in, logistics arrangement etc.... that will lessen the frustration to some extent.
just hang on ! we're almost there !
cheers
but have the blue plastic @ the leisure area been removed ???
ReplyDeleteHi Snoopy,
ReplyDeleteI echo what you said. But what i really want to do is to open the freaking main door and start measuring the walls so i can buy basic neccesities such as dining table and fridge. Secondly, i cannot understand why CDL cannot give us floor plans with dimensions, rather than scale which is so inaccurate, while this is available on the HDB website! Last thing i want to do is buy a big fridge and find out it cannot fit in the space because there is a height limitation.
DY
I believe CDL is as frustrated as BCA is taking time to approve the TOP.
ReplyDeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteI am also in Phase-I and like all of you, am waiting for the TOP ... excited and frustrated at the same time!
Btw, it appears that the TOP process is going on full swing in the sense that lot of sub-proceses and approvals are getting cleared. Check this out for yourself by going to the BCA website. Instead of entering the Proj. Ref # in full, just enter A1252-00612-2004% and you will see that even as of today (28June) some approval process was completed.
Here's hoping that TOP happens by June 30th.
Keeping fingers crossed ....
Thanks CS. This is certainly helpful. Good luck all!
ReplyDeleteHi DY,
ReplyDeleteJust hope to see BCA release the TOP cert soon.
Another 48 hrs to go ......
Our Livia
ReplyDeleteThanks for ur tip on the camera :-)
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteDoes any of you plan to hack any walls as part of your renovation?
I checked with CDL, but they claimed that we can only do so after obtaining CSC! How to hack wall only after CSC when all renovation as been done on TOP??? Any advise from anyone?
Hi Clairvoyant
ReplyDeleteI am afraid CDL could be correct. For my previous condo's backyard I could install the windows (though it did not involve any hacking of walls) only after the legal completion and after the inspection. Perhaps you could double check with ur conveyancing lawyer or BCA?
Thank you CS. Strangely, from the whole listing of processes it is very obvious that CDL being in the business for so long should jolly well know that it was impossible to obtain TOP in April 2011. It had not only done many purchasers a great disservice but had tarnish its own professionalism. Qualifying its estimated TOP date of April 2011 by the phrase "subject to approval"
ReplyDeletedoes not absolve itself if it knew that it was totally unrealistic. However, I stand corrected if it could give a us a reasonable explanation.
Yup Xcited2 we have every right to be upset & frustrated by their lack of professionalism. What exactly was the purpose of sending us the letter indicating that TOP will be in April when there are so many outstanding problems? June has come & going to be gone. Still no sign of TOP! From the way things are going, I won't be surprised if we eventually are issued our keys in Sept.
ReplyDeleteToday Last day of June and no news...So NEW STORY ..."WHEN TOP??" ..THis month sir (JULY).or anytime now..
ReplyDeletebtw the reason they gave for the APRIL letter is not because of TOP but for owners to get thier funds ready for payment...this is what the CRAP BS from CDL said..
i just saw in CDL website, TOP is now changed to July to Aug 2011**.
ReplyDeleteThe footnote ** say "Pending authority approval".
I'm totally speechless .......
Am I speechless too? You bet. From now on I will treat all notification, news update or letters from CDL as lunacy in progress and will ignore them until actual TOP status given by BCA. Have already informed the supplier for the furniture I ordered in March that delivery will have to be postponed indefinitely because CDL has been terribly unprofessional and tardy in its handling of the TOP estimation, period. it's a big joke...estimated TOP Qtr 1 2011, then Apr 2011, then Qtr 2 2011, then May 2011, then June 2011, then July - Aug 2011 and "pending approval from authorities"...meaning as a developer dun trust its estimation whatsoever. The greatest joke of the century.
ReplyDeleteAiyo la!! So pissed off la !! What crap developer cdl really is ... Over promised la and now can't deliver it at all !! Wow faint lor !! We can't do anything right ?
ReplyDeleteFor Livians who bought Type C1a, do note that the fridge area next to the stove is not too big. It's approx 88cm width by 60cm depth. However, you can afford to have a fridge that is about 70cm depth except it will be slightly protruding from the alignment of the stove area by about 10cm which will look quite ok to me. Note that the power socket is located at the back wall (not the right wall) quite high up. Do give enough leeway for width of the fridge (suggest cannot be wider than 80 cm) so can hv some "breathing" space for dissipating heat from the motor and for easy moving it into the tight area.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Power heart, just be prepared tht TOP might be 31 Dec 2011 and if first phase comes on by Aug 2011, it's a bonus. Looking at the way it goes even Aug 2011 is, as the Cantonese saying goes, "dong kor sui", or "colder than water" (meaning tough luck). Good thing my landlord didn't chase us out. We actually gave tentative notice of moving out to be May/June, then changed to June/July, then now to July/Aug and hopefully not Sept/Oct. What a fine display of ludicrous and lunatic unprofessional public relations by CDL. Least it could do is to issue a letter of apology for its ridiculous notification of revised estimated TOP date sent to us in Feb 2011.
ReplyDeleteFrom the display in CDL's website seems to be there is no longer phase I and II different TOP it will be all at one go. Anyway it doesn't make sense to have two TOP's cause the authorities will do checks all at one go. How can you certify one part of the building ok and the other part not ok yet... does not make sense..
ReplyDeleteYou could be quite right about phase 1 and 2. Another big joke is under the column "APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE COMPLETED" (on the CDL website) it states only "95" % completed to date. And they could send us a notification of an estimated TOP date to be Apr 2011?? It sure blows my mind on the incredulity of it all.
ReplyDeleteDo not be surprised if CDL top LIVIA and NV together since both sites 99 years run concurrently from jan 2008...they may top both projects together claiming some crap...
ReplyDeleteI think it definitely will not TOP with NV... if that happens then I believe CDL would face lots of legal battle.... its just ultimately ridiculous to be TOPed with NV.. that will never happen.. dont worry..
ReplyDeleteI called up CDL and spoke to the deputy project manager or whatever his position is...he was claiming that all along they just said April,,blah .blah .blah as estimated and that from henceforth he said they won be saying when TOP....he asked me to just wait and he will SHARE the GOOD news when it is TIME....GONE CASE ans right??...he further added that he did not know that it is written in the website as JULY to AUGUST now...
ReplyDeleteGONE CASE ....think we should all relax a bit and concentrate on our daily work ...and forget abt TOP ...then when they really say TOP ...it will come as a surprise rather than frustration.
I agree with Anonymous, forget about TOP. I am so disappointment with the latest news and the recent developments about the delay in TOP that its affecting my work and also my family's morale.
ReplyDeleteI'll be signing off from here, and not visiting this blog until further notice, to lessen my frustration. Sometimes, its better this way, what you don't know won't hurt you.
Good day folks ......
i totally agree with CKG that the delay has started affecting our day to day lives, although i wouldn't be able to stop visiting the blog. We hav already sold our hdb in April hoping for the TOp since then we have shifted to 2 houses on short term because we didn't know the actual date of TOP. Now our lease expiring in mid july. Guess will have to look for a 3rd house for short term. This is th most difficult phase of my life. Now God alone can help us and get LIVIA to TOP faster..
ReplyDeleteI resonate with the feelings of many in this blog, as I suffer the same fate. I came across this blog only on 29 June, and this is my first comment. With the new forecast of July-August, which put me in a dire situation, and I believe many of you as well, I decided to write an email to CDL top management, through its corp comm. If you are interested, you may read below, it's a bit long, and needs to be in 2 parts:
ReplyDeleteDear Belinda,
I got your email from CDL’s website. This email is meant for your Executive Chairman, Mr Kwek Leng Beng. But as I could not locate his email, I seek to convey this message through you, since you are the Corp Comm for your company. I would appreciate if you could forward this message to him.
I’m not sure if CDL’s management is aware of the disquiet among a group of Livia purchasers, concerning its TOP. The continuous delays starting from April, to May, June, and just today, to July - August, had turned the lives of many upside down. I’m one of the sufferers, living in constant fears that my family will be living without a roof over our heads, despite the fact that I had already asked for extensions of my current rental apartment 3 times. My landlord has got so fad up about the time-and-again extension and the 3rd one was the last she would allowed. Now, my family will really be in trouble, should my landlord refuse to extend my lease into August. The long string of emails captured in the attached says tons about the frustrations my family and I had. The unrealistic, unreasonable forecasts for the TOP given by the so-called consultant time and again have also become abundantly apparent from the emails. The emails stopped on 30 May, but phone conversations continued, from weekly and now daily, due to my critical situation. Anyway, the status had not changed since then until 30 June, that is, the very last date of the previous TOP forecast. Then the bombshell dropped on this day – the forecast is now July to August. Imaging if you are a customer, after having such a long wait and eager anticipation, what will you feel?
I thought no predicaments of any others can be worse than mine. Apparently not. In a attempt to see if there are other sufferers, I Goggled yesterday and found this blog, set up to show specifically the progress of Livia by an enthusiastic buyer. The blog attracted a number of buyer-visitors, especially at the time when TOP was forecasted to be in April, in a letter they received . The excitement and enthusiasm of these buyers, just like me, faded along with the month-to-month delays. What came are the frustrations and pains, and the scrambles to resolve the situations. And indeed the nightmares of some of them are worst than mine. If CDL cares about customers and its standing in the market, then it can ill-afford not to read through the 155 comments in the May 11 posting of this blog: (URL of this blog)
Cont'd...
ReplyDeleteAt the receiving end of the updates provided by your customer service staff, we can’t help but feeling that the truth stage of affairs for the TOP had been constantly hidden or withheld from us as the customers. Just today (30 June), a 2-week forecast range of mid to end June, has turned into a 2-month range of July to August. When probed? – sorry, no information is available from the consultant! (I pity the customer service staff who take the heat). It just doesn’t look fair to treat a bunch of customers this way, whose lives have already been turned upside down after such long delays. The next fear for us is, when August ends, will there be a September to October forecast?
CDL is a reputable and responsible company. I think many folks bought their properties offered by CDL with that faith. The mission towards customers is also very clear: To offer quality and innovative products, unsurpassed service and value for money. It may be true for other property sales by CDL, but for Livia, the writing is, sad to say, clearly on the wall. The approach taken here, apparently, is to disregard the problems and anxieties faced by us, the customers, choosing instead the cold and simple official responses, since anyway CDL is protected by its legal right, that the TOP can be as late as Dec 2011. But then, where is the sensitivity, where is the empathy, and where is the unsurpassed service?
This comment is in 2 parts due to its length. This is the 1st and the 2nd was mistakenly put before this......
ReplyDeleteI resonate with the feelings of many in this blog, as I suffer the same fate. I came across this blog only on 29 June, and this is my first comment. With the new forecast of July-August, which put me in a dire situation, and I believe many of you as well, I decided to write an email to CDL top management, through its corp comm. If you are interested, you may read below, it's a bit long:
Dear Belinda,
I got your email from CDL’s website. This email is meant for your Executive Chairman, Mr Kwek Leng Beng. But as I could not locate his email, I seek to convey this message through you, since you are the Corp Comm for your company. I would appreciate if you could forward this message to him.
I’m not sure if CDL’s management is aware of the disquiet among a group of Livia purchasers, concerning its TOP. The continuous delays starting from April, to May, June, and just today, to July - August, had turned the lives of many upside down. I’m one of the sufferers, living in constant fears that my family will be living without a roof over our heads, despite the fact that I had already asked for extensions of my current rental apartment 3 times. My landlord has got so fad up about the time-and-again extension and the 3rd one was the last she would allowed. Now, my family will really be in trouble, should my landlord refuse to extend my lease into August. The long string of emails captured in the attached says tons about the frustrations my family and I had. The unrealistic, unreasonable forecasts for the TOP given by the so-called consultant time and again have also become abundantly apparent from the emails. The emails stopped on 30 May, but phone conversations continued, from weekly and now daily, due to my critical situation. Anyway, the status had not changed since then until 30 June, that is, the very last date of the previous TOP forecast. Then the bombshell dropped on this day – the forecast is now July to August. Imaging if you are a customer, after having such a long wait and eager anticipation, what will you feel?
I thought no predicaments of any others can be worse than mine. Apparently not. In a attempt to see if there are other sufferers, I Goggled yesterday and found this blog, set up to show specifically the progress of Livia by an enthusiastic buyer. The blog attracted a number of buyer-visitors, especially at the time when TOP was forecasted to be in April, in a letter they received . The excitement and enthusiasm of these buyers, just like me, faded along with the month-to-month delays. What came are the frustrations and pains, and the scrambles to resolve the situations. And indeed the nightmares of some of them are worst than mine. If CDL cares about customers and its standing in the market, then it can ill-afford not to read through the 155 comments in the May 11 posting of this blog: (URL of this blog)
Do u think it will help us by calling this officer up ? He is the processing officer ...:#
ReplyDeleteSo maybe got more hope calling him !!!
Application Type: BCA-TOP-APPLN
Current Status: PROCESSING
Current Status Date / Time: 15/06/2011 13:10:36
Registration Date / Time: 15/06/2011 13:10:54
Processing Officer: ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL MAJEED
Telephone No.: 63257398
Email Address: ABDULLAH_MAJEED@BCA.GOV.SG
Did anyone notice the tent age beside NV show flat? I think it is there for key collection. Hope good news is on the way.
ReplyDeletei tried calling the processing officer several times yesterday already, all i got was a voicemail. It seems BCA has rpelied to CDL regarding the TOP site inspection as of 30 June. hope they pass it this time!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the key ocllection to be at the Livia site office next to the entrance?
DY
That is a very well-written email TST and on behalf of all the frustrated Livians, a BIG thank you !!!
ReplyDeleteCDL needs to understand that it is not just bricks and mortar but the human and humane touch that sets a business entity apart from the others. While they are under no obligation (legally or otherwise) to send out an apology letter, just a short note like 'Pls ignore our earlier letter about estimated TOP in April. The TOP process has been delayed, you will be informed about the actual TOP date in due course' or something to that effect would have earned them a lot of brownie points and goodwill. Sadly, due to their incosiderate attitude, they have lost people's trust in them.
This is something no amount of fancy amenities and go-green efforts can replace. Sorry CDL, you just lost it and how!
Agreed with CS! I can't believe that a reputable company such as CDL chooses to keep quiet and do nothing about the delay of TOP process especially when they had earlier sent out letter about estimated TOP in April. Perhaps most of us call to inquire about the delay but none actual wrote in or approached the right channel to attempt to voice the complaint (like TST did). I don't know may be some did. I feel that it is CDL’s responsibility, in their own interests, to actively seek out buyers like us to ensure that our opinion’s can be heard especially when estimated TOP becomes a moving target.
ReplyDeleteTST, thanks for sharing and that was indeed a very well written letter. I hope it will reach the executive chairman and CDL will pay attention and reply to your email with explanation and apology. When that happens please feel free to post their reply on the blog. If CDL chose to ignore it, may be it is about time to go public.
Wah... I just checked the BCA site and now the status of Appln for TOP is suspended! What does this mean?
ReplyDeleteYes, I do wish my message will get to their top mangement, and an explanation given. Anything short of that will bare the company as a hopeless one, and so public awareness needs to be promoted. Will post CDL's response, as soon as I'm given.
ReplyDeleteSuspended... sounds scarry!!!
ReplyDeleteI've written the email below to Mr Abdullah Bin Abdul Majeed of BCA. Can only cross our fingers that he can shed some lights....
ReplyDeleteDear Sir,
We're a group of frustrated Livia buyers due to the TOP delays CDL announced month after month since April 2011. You may visit this blog below where we shared the frustrations. The situation has indeed become critical for some us, having to find a stop-gap measure to ensure a roof over our heads.
http://thirteen-thirty-livia.blogspot.com/2011/05/livia-top-date-unknown.html
The most recent update on 30 June for TOP, as noted, is Jul-Aug. We probe CDL for reason for such significant further delay, but no answer was given. And just today the application for TOP at BCA's website is stated as being suspended. This certainly gives another chill down our spines, as it sounds serious. To enable us, the customers of CDL, to plan for this new and difficult situation, could you kindly provide us some information on the nature of the issue, and how serious it is. Your help is greatly appreciated as CDL has so far not been transparent on the true status, and we've lost our faith even with their latest forecast.
Yours sincerely,
Got this info from the Net...comes from the Building Plan Dept, BCA
ReplyDeleteIt seems that a TOP Application is suspended if the prerequisites for TOP are not complied with.
At this juncture, I think CDL needs to be more forthcoming with information about this matter. It must be quite serious as the same document mentioned that TOP may still be issued when:
• outstanding requirements are minor
• written directions not fully complied with
• minor deviations from approved plan
• building works not fully completed
There is also the clause "provided the above are not of a serious nature and do not jepoardize the safety of persons occupying the building"
Those of you who are interested can follow this link www.sia.org.sg/download/others/BOA.2.ppt and download the information.
Talk about emotional roller coaster ride man!
this is very serious. looking at the progress. i think the expected TOP is Dec 2011!!!
ReplyDeleteCDL's 'city square residences', which also had TOP in two phases, at one point had their TOP application updated as ' suspended' on BCA website and after 7 working days it was issued TOP.. so i guess another week of waiting!!
ReplyDeleteReally worried now... Not sure what is the reason for this delay in TOP, if it is a major defect of the structure, it will be quite serious... not started to worry... not only the TOP... hope BCA or CDL could give us some insights about this matter...
ReplyDeleteHy
There is an application by CDL for a BCA site inspection and has a "Request Replied" in the BCA website dated yesterday 30.6.2011 about 1530hrs. The TOP application status was then changed to "Suspended", same day at about 2030hrs. Could it be that the TOP application is now suspended bcos of the impending site inspection?
ReplyDeleteDo hope Livians who are badly affected by the way-off revised estimated TOP date would hang in there. To alleviate the frustration we need to change focus on the day when we could finally take possession. Treat the terrible disruption of our lives as a lesson well learned for putting our trust in the professionalism of a developer that had fallen way short of expectations. Let's keep ourselves in good spirit despite the disruption so that we could help our family members get through this disruption. Will take this as a good way to help me better appreciate the blessings of the day when I finally could take possession of a beautiful home.
Well said Xcited2. Sounds like you are still excited.. hehe... Somehow I have a good feeling that we will all be very good neighbours soon.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why condos don't have badminton courts. I am sure the tennis courts are usually empty. I like badminton.
Yes HW :-)) we can all help make Livia not only a beautiful living space but also a community of warmth and support.
ReplyDeleteNow have no choice but to try forget about the TOP, and psyche myself (and family) up by being still Xcited to minimize the damage. :-(( to :-( to :-! to :-/ to :-) to :-)) and finally TOPeeeeeee!!!
Ya.. Xcited 2 , and dear all I also agree must stay happy and stop thinking about the top already... If not really can't focus work .. Haha ..I follow this blog everyday and really look forward to good news !! Lol .. Maybe we should plan for a badminton session at the tennis court after we get our keys .. I like badminton too .. Let's all cheer Each other on !!!
ReplyDeleteHi.. Have just checked the CDL website. They now stated the expected TOP as JUL - Aug 2011. Good new is that looks like there is no phrase 1 or phrase 2 as they have stated in the past.
ReplyDeleteJust keep our finger crossed that this will be the last delay.
CLOW
I have my doubts that this will be the final extension. Disgusting, irresponsible developer. Should have gotten a unit elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI drove in front of LIVIA(the barricade is removed now) during lunch time today and saw group of workers coming out. Some of them had drilling machines and other electrical equipment in their hand. it was more than 15 of them.
ReplyDeleteLooks like some serious work is still going on..
Anil
Anil, I don't know which barricade you are referring to but the barricade blocking Pasir Ris Grove from Pasir Ris Street 52 still stands solidly there today. It's so frustrating driving past.. seeing the multi-storeyed carpark all lit up but gate shut tightly..
ReplyDeleteoops I meant the ground floor carpark, not multi-storeyed sorry :s
ReplyDeleteChecked BCA site. CDL has submitted the TOP request for the whole project instead of just blocks initial under Phrase 1, such there is 1 application that said "Request Replied" by BCA which is application for the whole project and 1 that is "Suspended" which is application for those blocks under Phrase 1.
ReplyDeleteIt seems all Livia owners will get TOP letter in the same time sooner. It's sound more reasonable compared to previous 2 phase plan.
ReplyDeleteI have posted some new photos in the July 4 post. Check it out!
ReplyDeletehey thanks our livia for the latest photos..Although I feel that its not the BCA's fault. Im sure there might be some issue with CDL and some minor construction mistakes thats why first they have not approved the TOP. CDL is a pioneer in construction business, I believe they should have taken care better as so many people blindly believe the Brand name CDL. Yesterday drove past livia and saw some workers putting steel plates on the sides of the pavement at the main gate. I guess this was missed initially and is being rectified now. even the steel spots helping the handicapped people were being put. Ideally this should have been taken care of in the beginning only. ANyways no point gettin frustrated now. Lets hope to get the good news asap
ReplyDeleteLooking at the brighter side... late but safe place rather than early but some defects...
ReplyDeleteAs I have mentioned in my earlier comment, they delay was due to some safety features.
On my email to CDL corp comm, I received the response the next day. I asked if it was an official response that I can post it on this blog, but I've yet to receive the confirmation.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I find not such need to print the exact response here, as it is of no better help in our understanding of the situation. No explanation was given to the reasons for the recent drastic delay, though they said they are fully aware of the inadvertent impact on homeowners, and that they are as anxious. The TOP has been under their close scrutiny and they are keeping a watchful eye on its processing. They hope it would be in July.
The response was given by an Assistant GM and Head of Customer Service & Admin of CDL. In my response to her, I reiterated the unrealistic forecasts and the lack of information being the cause of high anxieties among us, that CDL should be responsible enough to let go the information we deserve to know. Let's see if CDL would accede to our request.
It is heartening to note that CDL is indeed concerned about the delay in TOP, hope they come back with a good explanation for the delay.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great job TST !
Thanks a million TST:-)). At least it does help assuage some of our dissatisfaction with CDL's cold, standard and distant official replies to earlier queries by Livians. As some Livians are badly affected by CDL's way-off the mark TOP estimation, let's hope it will now speed up rectifications work to meet BCA's requirements for the good of all parties, and not leave just a "remnant" work force at Livia to handle the dire situation.
ReplyDeletePlease don't mention, it's the united voice of this blog that did the work.
ReplyDeleteLet work it will TOP soon
ReplyDeletePersonally I feel that this is just a 'PR' reply from CDL. I too have my earlier dissatisfaction with them. They replied to my first email, but subsequently ignored me when I provided them with more info to my complaints and requested them to investigate further.
ReplyDeleteHow long must we wait......1st week of july now
ReplyDeleteHi,i just bought a unit here in Livia, is also hoping for the keys soon so that can start reno before 7th month...:0T Hope to complete reno n move in latest by September 2011.
ReplyDeleteAll waiting .. Seriously the waiting feeling is really getting to me .. Hahah must keep telling myself to keep thinking other things to think about .. Not on top of Livia .. Haiz ..
ReplyDeleteWorst than counting sheep when you can't sleep ...
ReplyDeleteLOL Power heart and HW, sounds so familiar to so many of us...worst than counting sheep indeed. And a warm welcome to our new owner and congratulations too!
ReplyDeleteSome update .... There was a Wriiten Direction (WD) for HS issued on 5th July.
ReplyDeleteSee http://www.bca.gov.sg/eservice/ShowCDNew.aspx?Pro_Ref_No=A1252-00612-2004-CN08&APP_TYPE=CD-HS/SS COMMISSIONING SUBMISSION
Hope the TOP happens soon!
Another update on 7th July for 'CSC Application for Site Inspection'.
ReplyDeleteIs the end in sight????????????
Hmmm... now my arms and legs crossed...
ReplyDeletePls.... good news!!! Soon!!! Arghh !!-----
ReplyDelete