The Orient Swimming Lessons

The Orient Swimming Lessons

The Orient is a completed 52-home freehold condominium at 251 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118610. The URA-derived dwelling record, original project brochure, active MCST 4610 and current exact-development sources support the estate identity, Aurum Land developer attribution and common aquatic facilities.

The original brochure specifies a 19-metre swimming pool with jacuzzi, a kid's pool and a reflective pool. These are historical design specifications, not measurements of current usable teaching water. Pool condition, depth, operating rules and permission for paid external coaching still require current confirmation.

Quick answer

Residents may enquire about kids, adult, beginner, ladies, private or compatible small-group lessons at a management-approved section of the main pool. Lessons depend on approval for the named instructor, resident-arranged access, coach availability and an on-site suitability assessment.

The 19-metre brochure specification does not guarantee today's clear swimming route, depth profile, lane markings, reserved space or permission for organised lessons.

Verified development identity

The URA-derived row records 52 dwellings at postcode 118610. The original brochure identifies The Orient at 251 Pasir Panjang Road as a 52-unit freehold project by Aurum Land (Private) Limited. Current PropertyGuru and Cashew records agree on the address, scale, tenure and developer.

Active MCST 4610 supports the current estate identity. It does not establish present facility measurements, managing-agent instructions or coach-entry rights.

The brochure gave expected vacant possession on 30 June 2018 and legal completion on 30 June 2021. Current records report completion in 2017. The guide keeps planned contractual dates separate from the market completion year and does not call legal completion the TOP date.

Aurum Land is identified in the brochure as a wholly owned subsidiary of Woh Hup Holdings. An unrelated current directory attributes Clementi Development; that conflicting attribution is not used because it contradicts the original project material.

Aquatic evidence and historical specifications

The original project brochure labels a lap pool, jacuzzi, kid's pool and reflective pool on its site plan. Its specifications describe the main “Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi” as 19 metres long and 4 to 7 metres wide, and the kid's pool as 3.5 metres long and 2.3 to 3 metres wide.

The same brochure describes the swimming pool, kid's pool, gym, reflective pool and other areas as common property. Current Cashew material continues to list a lap pool or swimming pool. This direct project evidence passes the aquatic-evidence gate.

The dimensions are retained as original design specifications only. They do not prove the current measured waterline, unobstructed teaching distance, depths, condition or suitability for a particular learner. The reflective pool is decorative water and is not presented as lesson space. The kid's pool and jacuzzi are also not assumed suitable for formal instruction.

No competition certification, lane count, heating or reserved-lane arrangement is established. A coach should measure and inspect the management-approved section before planning distance-based drills.

Management and security approval

The Orient is private residential property. A brochure or public facility listing does not grant an external coach entry or commercial-use rights.

Before booking, ask MCST 4610 or the current managing agent whether the named instructor, learner count and proposed format are permitted. Confirm visitor preregistration, identification, resident accompaniment, instructor qualifications, insurance, indemnity and advance-notice requirements.

Also check coaching hours, equipment restrictions, photography, participant limits and facility-booking procedures. Current by-laws, notices and security directions override historical marketing and prior informal arrangements.

First-session pool assessment

Before recurring lessons begin, verify:

• the approved entrance, access process and meeting point;
• permission for the coach and every participant;
• the exact main-pool section approved for teaching;
• current usable distance, width and depth changes;
• whether the historical 19-metre specification remains applicable;
• walls, steps, ladders and recovery points;
• slopes, drains, ledges, jets and restricted features;
• deck grip, drainage, shade, glare and visibility;
• separation from the kid's pool, jacuzzi and reflective pool;
• normal resident traffic and shared use;
• cleaning, water-testing and closure schedules;
• lightning shelter and emergency procedures; and
• rules for floats, kickboards, fins and other aids.

The instructor should alter the plan or recommend another venue if the approved section cannot safely support the learner's objective.

Kids swimming lessons

Young beginners may practise safe entry and exit, bubbles, face immersion, supported balance, kicking and returning to a reachable wall. The selected section must suit the child's height, confidence, communication needs and recovery ability.

School-age learners may develop streamlining, coordinated strokes, treading water and practical self-rescue habits. Repetition distances should use the current measured route rather than relying only on the brochure specification.

Parents should disclose medical, sensory, behavioural or learning needs and remain available when required. Non-participating children need separate adult supervision near every water area.

Adult beginner and stroke coaching

Adult beginners can start with calm exhalation, balance, floating, recovery to standing and short controlled movement near a suitable wall. Nervous learners should progress gradually without pressure to enter deeper water.

Water-confident adults may work on alignment, breathing rhythm, stroke efficiency and turns. Drills must fit the actual geometry and shared use. A public pool may better suit uninterrupted endurance work if the route is short or busy.

Tell the coach about injuries, mobility limits, medical considerations or difficult water experiences before the first session.

Ladies and female-instructor requests

Ladies may request a female swimming instructor for comfort, cultural preference, privacy or safeguarding. Matching depends on instructor availability, Pasir Panjang coverage, schedule and management-approved access.

The pool is communal and may be visible from homes or common areas. A female instructor does not make the setting women-only, reserve the water or guarantee privacy.

Private and small-group formats

One-to-one lessons provide focused feedback and flexible pacing, but “private” describes the coaching format rather than exclusive pool use. Other residents retain normal access unless management states otherwise.

Small groups may suit learners with similar ability. Numbers must comply with management rules and allow continuous supervision.

Scheduling, weather and closures

Residents can propose weekday or weekend options after checking opening hours, cleaning schedules and normal use. No recurring slot should be promised before access and instructor availability are confirmed.

Outdoor lessons must stop during lightning warnings and unsafe weather. Agree how weather, maintenance, water-quality closures or failed access affects credits and make-up lessons.

Fees and booking expectations

Fees depend on duration, format, participant count, instructor match, travel and access requirements. Review the SwimmingClasses.sg fees and rates guide and request a current written quotation.

Confirm duration, participants, payment timing, cancellation notice, package validity and management permission before purchasing multiple sessions.

Water safety and SwimSafer

Condo lessons may build confidence, floating, recovery, strokes and habits relevant to broader water-safety goals. The Orient is not presented as an official SwimSafer assessment venue without separate programme and venue confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Orient have a swimming pool?

Yes. The original brochure specifies a common swimming or lap pool with jacuzzi, and current exact-development material continues to list the pool.

Is the pool 19 metres long?

The brochure specifies 19 metres by 4 to 7 metres. Treat those as historical design dimensions and verify current usable measurements on site.

Does it have a kid's pool?

Yes. The brochure labels and specifies a separate kid's pool. Management must confirm its current status and use rules.

Is the reflective pool suitable for lessons?

No. It is treated as decorative water, not as a teaching venue.

Can an external instructor enter?

Only when management approves the named coach and the resident completes every required access arrangement.

Sources and review note

Identity, scale, completion and aquatic evidence were reviewed on 28 August 2026 using the URA-derived dwelling dataset, original project brochure, active MCST 4610 and current exact-development records including PropertyGuru and Cashew.

Original facility dimensions are preserved as historical specifications. Current measurements, depths, condition, rules and paid-coach permission remain unresolved or qualified.

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Enquire about The Orient swimming lessons

Share the learner's age, ability, goals, preferred schedule and resident-access status. An enquiry does not guarantee management approval, pool suitability, instructor availability or results.