Introduction
Bordered on north by Old Klang Road and south by KESAS, Taman OUG is an old township developed by Overseas Union Garden Sdn Bhd (OUGSB) in 1960s. Taman OUG is predominantly occupied by linked houses, semi-detached and bungalows. In summary, Taman OUG is pretty much a mature neighborhood. Taman OUG was initially a joint venture between the founding family and Singapore’s United Overseas Bank in 1960s —hence the name Taman OUG, or Overseas Union Garden.
In 2012, WCT has acquired 23ha of freehold land which located in between Taman Yarl/ OUG and KESAS to be developed as W City @ OUG. The land was acquired for RM450million (RM180psf).
From the developer’s website
W City OUG @ Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling 63 acres of Connected Community Development located in Taman OUG, Kuala Lumpur. The first mixed use development in KL South comprising a residential, mixed commercial, retail and public space components, W City OUG @ Kuala Lumpur is poised to be the next exciting, vibrant epicenter of entertainment, wellness, enrichment, specialty and F&B.
W City OUG @ Kuala Lumpur is designed with an emphasis on walkability and seamless connectivity, enabling ease of pedestrian movements safely and conveniently, within and across the development.
The landscape in Taman OUG is expected to change further. Plaza OUG, a well known landmark not just amongst residents around this area such as Taman OUG, Taman Yarl, Happy Garden etc, but also amongst frequent travelers along Old Klang Road. Used to house the first Yaohan in Malaysia, currently Plaza OUG is anchored by Parkson. However this is set to change with redevelopment expected to take place towards end of 2021. All tenants already given notice and the last tenant is expected to leave by before end of the year, giving way for demolishment and redevelopment. PropcafeTM will revisit this shortly.
Another landmark which regulars will not miss is the small hill opposite Plaza OUG, at junction between Jalan Gembira and Jalan Awan Besar. It’s been left untouched for past 30 odd years and the hill has turned to undergrowth. Till early of last year, some land clearing and construction work were seen on the hilly site.
