Lifted from Straits Times Online 4th April 2008:

Jurong to be transformed into a Lake District for business and leisure

JURONG will undergo a dramatic transformation to become a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in 10 to 15 years.

The blueprint for Jurong Lake District was unveiled by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan on Friday morning at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) seminar before a gathering of 500 developers, architects, and other industry players.

The ambitious plan involves enlarging waterways, building 1,000 new private homes, 2,800 hotel rooms and offices on the fringes, and adding new tourist attractions and landscaped open spaces.

Jurong Lake District will consist of two complementary precincts - Jurong Gateway and Lakeside - around the Jurong East MRT Station and Jurong Lake in the west region of Singapore.

The area around the Jurong East MRT Station, to be known as Jurong Gateway, will be developed into an attractive commercial hub serving the west region, outside the city centre.

A new and unique leisure destination, to be known as Lakeside, will be created around Jurong Lake with edutainment attractions for the whole family.

New waterways and pedestrian linkages will provide seamless connections between the two precincts. An integrated network of pedestrian walkways between buildings and public facilities will also be created.

New landscaped open spaces and park connectors at the street-level and skyrise greenery in buildings will add to the already lush and scenic areas.

Said Mrs Cheong Koon Hean, URA's Chief Executive Officer: 'Jurong Gateway and Lakeside are precious gems which offer exciting opportunities for the development of leisure attractions and the biggest commercial hub outside the city centre.

'To realise this vision, the planners have developed strategies that capitalise on the wonderful assets these areas have. These include building upon the strategic location of Jurong Gateway which is well served by road and rail, and in the midst of a large population and customer catchment.

'The lake and its greenery are also unique features which can be enhanced. We would like to bring about a transformed image for this area. The Jurong Lake District will become a much sought after lakeside destination for business and leisure.'

The total potential area for development is 360 hectares, close to the size of Marina Bay.

The existing Chinese and Japanese Gardens will have added new facilities and activities to make them more attractive for both residents and tourists.

URA said all the attractions around the Jurong Lake will be developed with 'a sensitive approach to the surrounding environment and natural greenery.'

The blueprint for Jurong Lake District is part of URA's 2008 Draft Master Plan, drawn up with feedback from community leaders and industry players.

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