Jurong Lake District (Republic of Singapore)

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Coordinates:   1°20'3"N   103°43'52"E

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  • In an ambitious plan that will be implemented over the next 10 to 15 years, a large swathe of Jurong will be redeveloped and rebranded the Jurong Lake District. The 350ha area affected is similar in size to Marina Bay, and will boast all the elements of a vibrant mini-metropolis. That means new high-rises, hotels, apartments, shops, food places and offices as well as no end of water-related recreational pursuits, with everything linked to MRT stations via walkways and waterways. Unveiling the plans in April, 2008, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan described Jurong as somewhat under-recognised, 'a gem yet to be uncovered and refined'. Among Singapore's public housing estates, Jurong has been something of an ugly duckling, its factories giving the place a decidedly industrial-town feel. This is an image it will shed in the next 10 to 15 years as the new plans come to life. The new Jurong Lake Districtwill be transformaed into the largest commercial hub outside of the Central Business District (CBD) — complete with 2,800 new hotel rooms, a number which rivals that of the entire hotel belt at the Singapore River. At the heart of the district — bounded by Yuan Ching Road, Ayer Rajah Expressway and the MRT line running through the Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside MRT stations — will be the 70-hectare Jurong Lake and its sprawling greenery. Tourists will be enticed with a laidback experience at the lakeside F&B village and hotels. The lake itself will be deepened for water activities such as kayaking and dragonboating, and new waterways carved out and an elevated walkway built to "bring closer" the MRT station and bus interchange. Visitors taking the 10-minute "seamless" walk can stop and shop at retail and F&B outlets along the way. Another old neighbourhood icon will be revamped, too — the Singapore Science Centre will be relocated next to the Chinese Garden MRT station. This leisurely atmosphere will also have a cutting-edge buzz to it. Equalling the size of Marina Bay, the new commercial hub is expected to attract investments worth billions of dollars. It incorporates the Jurong Gateway precinct, a high-rise commercial and a retail hub around the Jurong East MRT station that will boast offices, hotels, food and beverage outlets and entertainment venues. Within the district, land to build 1,000 private homes will be available as well.
  • The district will also be served by LRT, due to the heavy traffic in Jurong now. Other than the district, the LRT will also past by Jurong West Street 51,avenue 1,avenue 3 ,street 72,street 81,Nanyang Avenue, and Boon Lay MRT.
  • im a jurong east resident n i cant wait for the developements
  • The new hotel will build at the former Tang Dynasty area.
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