Revitalized Jurong Lake Gardens to be ready by 2017: Khaw

It will span over 70 hectares.

One of the items that caught the public’s attention in the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally Speech was the government’s plan to overhaul Jurong Lake District. Yesterday, Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan revealed that the public can enjoy the new Jurong Lake Gardens as early as 2017.

According to Khaw’s post on the MND’s blog, the new Gardens will span 70 hectares and integrate Jurong Lake Park, the Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden.

“It will offer residents in Jurong and all Singaporeans access to another beautiful green space for leisure and recreation. And the jewel in Jurong will be the new Science Centre. We will make it fun, educational and spectacular, in keeping with changing times and our achievements over the decades,” wrote Khaw.

Here’s more from the post:

Its location will enable NParks to integrate the future Science Centre with the new Gardens, combining themes such as science, technology and horticulture in a uniquely Singaporean way.

There are many other exciting plans, including major improvements to the transportation networks. All these will take years to realise. We shall stage the implementation.

Residents can start enjoying the Gardens as early as 2017 when Jurong Lake Destination Park is completed. Heritage elements at the Chinese and Japanese Garden will be retained but refreshed as part of Jurong Lake Gardens.

Most important of all, this is your garden and we want to hear from you. NParks will be seeking ideas on how we can develop the garden. Do share your ideas with us.