Bandar Sri Damansara
| Bandar Sri Damansara PJU9 | ||
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| Township | ||
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 Location within Petaling District and the state of Selangor | ||
  Bandar Sri Damansara Location in Peninsular Malaysia | ||
| Coordinates: 3°11′N 101°36′E / 3.183°N 101.600°E | ||
| Country | Malaysia | |
| State | Selangor | |
| Establishment | 1996 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) | |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed (UTC) | |
| Website | http://www.sridamansara.com.my/ | |
Bandar Sri Damansara is an affluent major residential township within the Damansara subdivison of the Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia, consisting mixed development of commercial and residential properties, previously developed by Land and General Berhad and currently by TA Global.
Location
Bandar Sri Damansara is a freehold residential and commercial zone located in the Klang Valley, with a district code of Petaling Jaya Utara 9 (PJU 9). The township is located just north of Damansara Perdana (PJU8) and is within proximity to other townships such as Kota Damansara (PJU5), Bandar Utama (PJU6), Mutiara Damansara (PJU 7), Bandar Menjalara, Sierramas and Valencia. It is situated opposite Desa Park City and Sunway SPK Damansara.
Accessibility
Bandar Sri Damansara has road networks with accessibility via 
, New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Sprint expressway’s Penchala Link, and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) through a shortcut to the Kepong-Kuala Selangor Highway 
. Currently, a new Bandar Sri Damansara link to Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE) is being constructed to allow easier access into the Kuala Lumpur City Center, and to decrease the traffic congestion in the Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP).[1]
Public Transportation
rapidKL bus 801 (formerly U86) connects Bandar Sri Damansara to SBK9 MRT Bandar Utama and KA07 KTM Kepong Sentral.
Properties in Bandar Sri Damansara
Bandar Sri Damansara consist of residential developments composed of bungalows and high cost semi-d's, terrace houses, apartments and mid-cost flats. High-end condominiums such as Damansara Foresta and Azelia Residence, semi detached houses and bungalows such as The Airie and Damansara Villas are developed in this township.
The property prices in Bandar Sri Damansara had been increasing rapidly as more and more people are migrating to this township and recent developments such as Ativo Plaza.
Education
National primary schools-one Chinese primary school SJK (C) Desa Jaya 2 and three government primary school SK Bandar Sri Damansara (1) SK Bandar Sri Damansara (2) and SK Bandar Sri Damansara (3)
Secondary schools- SMK Bandar Sri Damansara (1) and SMK Bandar Sri Damansara (2)
International School - Sri Bestari [2]
Private University - Twintech International University College of Technology
Community Centre
There is a community centre situated within the township near Jalan Margosa of Bandar Sri Damansara. This community centre contains a community hall, a football (soccer) field, basketball/volleyball court, golf driving range, a few indoor badminton courts,swimming pool and a gym.
Community Buildings
- Masjid Al-Mukarramah Bandar Sri Damansara http://masjidalmukarramah.org/
- Methodist Church
- Glad Tidings Church
- Bandar Sri Damansara Police Station
- Bandar Sri Damansara Club
Commerce
Residents of Bandar Sri Damansara are able to shop at one of the largest malls in Malaysia, 1 Utama, a Tesco outlet, the Ikano Power Centre, The Curve mall and the first Ikea outlet in Malaysia in just a stone throw away. This has provided even more choices and ease to the residents of Bandar Sri Damansara.
There are numerous famous food chain restaurants located within Bandar Sri Damansara such as Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Papa John's Pizza, McDonald's, PapaRich, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Ayamas, Subway and many more.
Office Buildings
- 8trium
- Ativo Damansara
Accommodation
Hotel Sri Sutra, Sri Damansara formerly known as Hotel Tophill.
Administration
Bandar Sri Damansara, like most of Damansara, falls under the jurisdiction of the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (Petaling Jaya City Council), and is represented in parliament by Sivarasa Rasiah of PKR under the constituency of Subang. On the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, Bandar Sri Damansara falls under the constituency of Bukit Lanjan, currently represented by Elizabeth Wong, also from PKR.
Awards
Bandar Sri Damansara was the winner of the Fiabci Malaysia Property Award 1996.[3] PAM Awards 2010
Recent Development
Damansara Avenue is one of the more high-profile development projects in the area, spawning some 48 acres of freehold land housing a mix of residential and commercial properties. This integrated real estate project is developed by TA Global.
Upcoming Development
- Damansara Avenue which is a 48-acre integrated city development is currently being developed in the township of Bandar Sri Damansara, by TA Global. This development with an estimated GDV of RM7.2 billion will consist of luxury condominiums, offices, a million sq.ft shopping mall, luxury hotel, sports complex, performing arts centre, and a luxurious signature residential tower.[4][5] The expected completion year of this development is at the year 2020.
- TA Global Bhd's director Datin Alicia Tiah revealed last July of this year that the group has future plans of building a flyover in Bandar Sri Damansara, allowing easier access to other residential developments such as Damansara Perdana, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Valencia, Sierramas and Desa Park City.[6] However, they're still in the process of getting approval from the highway authorities
- Bandar Sri Damansara West Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station is currently being built to allow easier means of transportation for the residence of Bandar Sri Damansara. It serves as one of the stations on Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (KVMRT) Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line. The station is located near the 8Trium office building.[7] A link pedestrian sky bridge is planned to connect both the upcoming projects of Bandar Sri Damansara West MRT station and Damansara Avenue to allow easier access
- OSK Property Holdings Bhd have revealed the upcoming Opus Suites which is a high-rise SoFo towers, designed with sparkling water features and luxurious landscapes. Convenient facilities that will be provided at Opus Suites are such as restaurants, bars, gym, pool and function rooms.[8][9]
- Land and General Bhd has plans to redevelop its current 36 acres clubhouse of Bandar Sri Damansara into an integrated mixed-development which consists of a modern, upgraded clubhouse, service apartments, retail, and offices to cater to the current and upcoming residents's needs. However, this proposal is still in an initial stage of getting consents from the current club members. [10]
Notes
- ↑ http://www.duke.com.my/page/170/Sri-Damansara/
- ↑ http://www.sribestari.edu.my/main/welcome.html
- ↑ Tharmalingam, Kumar (2005-09-27). "Malaysia Property Awards 2005: The countdown begins". The Edge Daily.
- ↑ http://damansaraavenue.com.my/masterplan/
- ↑ http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/ta-global-launch-rm12-bil-gdv-worth-projects-year
- ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2013/07/06/TA-lines-up-new-launches/?style=biz
- ↑ http://www.mymrt.com.my/download/reports/DEIA-Report/Volume2/5.Section3.pdf
- ↑ http://www.propwall.my/bandar_sri_damansara/opus_suites
- ↑ http://www.opussuites.com.my/
- ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2016/09/19/lg-eyes-club-house/
External links
Coordinates: 3°11′41″N 101°36′55″E / 3.1947624°N 101.6151724°E