Tuas facts for kids
Tuas is a special area located on the far western side of the island of Singapore. It's known for being a very important industrial hub. Think of it as a busy workplace for many companies!
What is Tuas Known For?
Tuas is mainly an industrial estate. This means it's a large area filled with factories, warehouses, and businesses. Just like Jurong, another industrial area in Singapore, Tuas plays a big role in the country's economy. Many different types of industries operate here, from manufacturing to logistics.
Tuas Second Link
One of the most important features in Tuas is the Tuas checkpoint. It's also known as the Tuas Second Link. This is a major border crossing that connects Singapore to Malaysia by road. It's a busy place where many cars, buses, and trucks pass through every day, carrying people and goods between the two countries.
Land Reclamation
You might notice from the map that Tuas has grown quite a bit! A lot of the land in Tuas has been created through a process called land reclamation. This is when new land is made by filling parts of the sea with sand and other materials. This helps Singapore, which is a small island, to have more space for industries and other important facilities.
Getting to Tuas
Tuas is located quite far west, and it's not directly connected to Singapore's main train system, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). The closest MRT station you can get to is Joo Koon. From there, you would usually need to take a bus or another form of transport to reach different parts of Tuas.
