Jurong West facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jurong West
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Planning Area and HDB Town
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| • Chinese | 裕廊西 Yùlángxī (Pinyin) Jū-lông-sai (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Malay | Jurong Barat (Rumi) جوروڠ بارت (Jawi) |
| • Tamil | ஜூரோங் மேற்கு Jūrōṅ Mēṟku (Transliteration) |
      From top, left to right: Jurong West New Town, Jurong West Park, Jurong West Primary School, Jurong West Public Library, Jurong West Secondary School, Jurong West Town Centre.
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Location of Jurong West in Singapore
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 Jurong West
Location in Singapore
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| Country |  Singapore |
| Region | West Region
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| • Total | 9.87 km2 (3.81 sq mi) |
| • Residential | 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262,730 |
| • Density | 26,619/km2 (68,940/sq mi) |
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| Dwelling units | 73,510 |
| Projected ultimate | 94,000 |
Jurong West is a busy planning area and a large residential town in the West Region of Singapore. It shares its borders with Tengah to the north, Jurong East to the east, Boon Lay and Pioneer to the south, and the Western Water Catchment to the west.
Once a forested area, Jurong West is now growing fast. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is working to make it a fully developed town with many homes.
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History of Jurong West
Jurong West was first known as Peng Kang. This name came from the gambier farms along Sungei Jurong. In the mid-1900s, the area had several brickworks, palm oil farms, and plant nurseries.
At that time, only Boon Lay and Taman Jurong had public housing. Jurong West stayed mostly undeveloped until 1984. That's when the HDB started planning a new town there. Jurong West was divided into nine smaller areas. The long-term plan was to build 94,000 public and private homes.
The first apartment blocks, called flats, were finished in Taman Jurong in 1963. By November 2004, about 71,522 homes were ready. As of March 2018, Jurong West has 74,301 HDB homes.
Geography and Subzones
Jurong West is mainly a residential town. It is located west of Tengah New Town in the western part of Singapore. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) defines it as part of the West Region.
The town is surrounded by major roads and waterways. The Pan Island Expressway (PIE) is to the north. Sungei Jurong (Jurong River) and Jurong Lake are to the east. The Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) is to the south. Benoi Road and Upper Jurong Road are to the west.
Jurong West Town Centre is found in Jurong West Central. There is also an industrial area, part of the Jurong Industrial Estate, south of Boon Lay Way and Upper Jurong Road. Another industrial area is being built in Wenya. This is part of the Jurong Innovation District.
Subzones of Jurong West
Jurong West New Town is divided into nine smaller areas:
- Boon Lay
- Chin Bee
- Hong Kah
- Jurong West Central
- Kian Teck
- Safti
- Taman Jurong
- Wenya
- Yunnan
Population in Jurong West
As of 2018, Jurong West has a population of 266,720 people. Most of these people are working adults. The area with the most residents is Yunnan, with 68,840 people. Jurong West Central is close behind with 65,720 residents.
However, Chin Bee has only ten residents. Safti has no people living there at all. Jurong West covers about 9.87 square kilometers (3.81 square miles). Only 4.8 square kilometers (1.85 square miles) are for homes. This means Jurong West is very crowded, with about 27,000 people per square kilometer.
Parks and Recreation
Jurong West has two main rivers, Sungei Jurong and Sungei Lanchar. Green paths run along their banks. These paths connect housing areas to neighborhood parks like Jurong Central Park. They also link to the Jurong West Sports Centre, Jurong West Stadium, and Frontier Community Centre.
These park connectors also link to the Chinese Garden in Jurong East New Town and the Bukit Batok Town Park in the north. This helps people in Jurong West enjoy more outdoor activities. Jurong Central Park, located in Kian Teck, is a large green space behind Boon Lay MRT station.
The main public transport facilities in Jurong West were built as the homes were being developed. The elevated tracks for the East West MRT line were built while public housing blocks were going up in the 1980s. These facilities are all connected in one large building complex. This allows people to easily go from Boon Lay MRT station to Boon Lay Bus Interchange, The Centris condominium, and Jurong Point shopping centre.
Getting Around Jurong West
City planners want public transport to be the main way people travel. The Singapore government uses public transport to lower pollution from too many cars. Jurong West is a key area for the Urban Redevelopment Authority to achieve this goal.
Since Jurong West is quite far from the city centre, an efficient and fast public transport system is important. This also helps the government reduce the number of cars on the roads.
Public Transport Options
East West MRT Line
Jurong West Town is connected to the rest of Singapore by the East West Line (EWL). The Boon Lay MRT station is located at the Town Centre. The EWL is a heavy rail system that connects to other parts of the MRT network. SMRT operates it.
There are three Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations in the Jurong West Planning Area: Lakeside, Boon Lay, and Pioneer.
Boon Lay MRT Station
The Boon Lay MRT Station is right next to Boon Lay Bus Interchange. This makes it easy for people to switch between different types of public transport. The MRT station started running on July 6, 1990. It was the western end of the East West Line. Later, more stations like Pioneer and Joo Koon were added further west on February 28, 2009.
Lakeside MRT Station
Lakeside (EW26) is another station on the EWL in Jurong West Town. It serves homes in Taman Jurong, Hong Kah, and Boon Lay. This station began operating on November 5, 1988.
Pioneer MRT Station
Pioneer (EW28) is the newest EWL station in Jurong West. It opened on February 28, 2009. This station makes it easier to reach homes in Nanyang and Pioneer. It also helps people get to the industrial areas south of the station.
Jurong Region MRT Line
The Jurong Region Line (JRL) is a new MRT system that will connect different towns. It will be 24 kilometers long. This line will connect residents to the town centre and other areas like Tengah, Choa Chu Kang, and Jurong East. All 24 stations on this MRT line will be elevated. The line is planned to open starting from 2026.
Boon Lay Bus Interchange
The Boon Lay Bus Interchange first opened in July 1990, at the same time as Boon Lay MRT station. At that time, Jurong West New Town was still being built. It was later rebuilt and reopened in 2009. It is now on the ground floor of Jurong Point Shopping Centre, next to Centris condominium. It is Singapore's fourth air-conditioned bus interchange. From September 2024, SMRT Buses will mostly operate the bus services from this interchange.
Road Network
Jurong West is connected to many parts of Singapore by its road network. The Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) link Jurong West Town to Singapore's main expressway system.
Major roads within Jurong West Planning Area include Corporation Road, Boon Lay Way, Jalan Boon Lay, Jalan Bahar, Upper Jurong Road, Pioneer Road North, Jurong West Avenue 4, and Jurong West Avenue 2.
Jurong West Town Centre
The Jurong West Town Centre has four main building complexes.
Jurong Point Shopping Centre
Jurong Point Shopping Centre is the biggest suburban shopping centre in Singapore. It first opened in December 1995. It was made bigger twice, in 1999 and 2008.
The Centris
The Centris is a private condominium. It is located right above Jurong Point Shopping Centre.
Jurong West Community Building
The Jurong West Community Building is a combined development. It includes the Jurong West Public Library, The Frontier Community Club, and Jurong Medical Centre. You can find it behind Jurong Point Shopping Centre.
Boon Lay Interchange
Boon Lay Interchange is in the middle of the town. It includes the Boon Lay Bus Interchange and Boon Lay MRT station.
Community Facilities
Schools in Jurong West
Jurong West New Town has many schools for students. There are 12 primary schools and 11 secondary schools. It also has 2 international schools.
Fire Station Services
Jurong Fire Station opened on November 17, 2017. It is the first fire station in Singapore to have a slide! The fire station covers 4,000 square meters. The Singapore Civil Defence Force uses it.
Medical Facilities
Pioneer Polyclinic is a government healthcare center. It helps the local community in Jurong West. The polyclinic opened in January 2018. The Jurong Medical Centre is also in Jurong West. It works with Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital to provide medical care.
Sports and Recreation
Jurong West Sports Centre is the largest sports center in Singapore. It used to be called Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre. It has one of the two covered swimming pools managed by Sport Singapore.
