60 years ago, Jurong was known simply as the ‘Western region of mainland Singapore largely ‘covered with farms, swamps and wasteland. a Sc pemc a Sagas Atamarnng Soret nace, the cop | ee {roon Scie nh pa, 6 Feora re Sot Segoe (Sholay ‘en rar ath, Hevea MU engin 964 In the 19608, it was challenging for Jurong to attract jobseekers and hhome dwellers as it had mite job ‘opportunities and amenities. Selected as Singapore's first Industrial estate, the once Lnderdeveloped land was upgraded with paved roads and streetiamps. ‘The development of residential ‘areas was also imolemented to attract workers to settle in Jurong, Scar vets ng Sore ecomice —- (omen on ‘Schools, roads and bridges were constructed toimprove the nears. eae Sons id ry a Seas Te bigecut 0 mpeve Woes comuceghonsst — f Duras cn Kame, =Jurong faced infrastructure challenges entering the 2st century. Having positioned itself as an industrial estate, Jurong captured the attention of Singaporeans ‘rom other parts of the country. The surge in demand for housing and genera facilities led to the roling ut of blueprints for yet another major milestone evelopment. as ‘Bus interchanges, MRT stations, medical facilities, schools, parks, shopping malls and markets ‘mushroomed around Jurong to cater to residents’ dally needs, ireneresot Sing ser inter fr Tage nana, Minch gy cemunny ‘voto Joong ensure 1988, BTC Tee COC Ci eg 1990s to 2010s Pa Sjcx ‘Jurong is evolving beyond its Industrial estate, Other ‘Social and essre actives ar belng Sloped to meet the residents! ‘need for recreation and entertainment dt estes ning Sng did ais one Agata de erirergsaeacirs Sova pa ofthe Tato inben ic! apes aeen oe vss, arog ‘onset irene amenities for woe atie ‘Sse Come Econo Pn ‘Jurong is currently undergoing its next round of transformation. The construction ofa new MAT station at Beauty World, which Is part ofthe DTL2 (Downtown Line 2), fs currently underway and is scheduled for completion by 2018. eats meen fe satorm ono en Word MA Sion [Another highly anticipated development isthe Jurong Lake District project. Comprising two unique but complementary precincts-Jurong Gateway and Lakeside-the Jurong Lake District is set to become Singapore's largest regional centre For business activities outside the elty centre, and a workd-c! leisure destination for families. {All developments, including public transport facie, wil be intor-connected by an extonsive network of elevated pedest ‘walkways so people can walk comfortably in ll weather: lec sos nats nresson oe en Of tesge saris despre Residents can also look forward to more amenities, greenery public spaces and water-based recreation opportunities hon the entre district goes through more development ‘thin the next 10 0 15 year {Looking back atthe 18608, it is impossible to deny ‘that Jurong has grown into @ most vibrant district.Jurong Central RCs/NC Taman Jurong RCs/NC 7 as. 4 Bukit Batok RCs Pe ar a Eee =comemm jane BOP ano auhotehs