What is Jurong in Chinese?
Jurong (Chinese: 裕 廊, Tamil: ஜூரோங்) is a geographical region located at the south-westernmost point of the West Region of Singapore.
What is Jurong known for?
Jurong was well-known for its brickworks since the 1920s, and once produced as many as three million bricks a month to meet demand in the construction sector in the 1970s. Today, people can still travel along a remaining stretch of the old Jurong Road entering from Bukit Batok Road or Jurong West Avenue 2.
Why is Jurong called Jurong?
It is a sub-urban area filled with HDB flats, condominiums, industrial areas and other recreational facilities. Jurong is derived from a Malay word called “jerung” which means shark. In 1900s, it is filled with swamps, low hills and thick jungle which is a rural area that is not so populated till 1959.
Why is Jurong Island restricted?
Jurong Island was gazetted as a Protected Place in October 2001 following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Access control is contracted to a private security company, while the Singapore Army helps to protect the island.
Is Jurong a city in Singapore?
Jurong /dʒuːrɒŋ/ (Chinese: 裕廊, Tamil: ஜூரோங்) is a geographical region located at the south-westernmost point of the West Region of Singapore. Today, the rapid growth and much development of Jurong has led it to become one of the most densely-populated industrial areas in the city-state.
Is Jurong Lake man made?
It is Singapore’s largest man-made floating wetlands with a total area of 3,850m², and where visitors can enjoy a picturesque view of the lake from the northern shore.
Who created Jurong Island?
The idea of building Jurong Island was conceived by the government as early as the 1980s. The government had envisioned the island to be a premier regional chemical hub, with the petrochemical sector poised to reduce the economy’s dependence on electronics manufacturing.
Who built Jurong Point?
| Jurong Point | |
|---|---|
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
| Opening date | 7 December 1995 (Original mall) 10 December 2008 (New wing) |
| Developer | Prime Point Realty Development Private Limited |
| Owner | Mercatus Co-operative Limited |
Can taxis go to Jurong Island?
By Car/Taxi At the junction before the Jurong Island (JI) Checkpoint, turn left into Jurong Pier Way and proceed to JI Visitor Pass Issuing Office and to exchange for the JI visitor pass. After obtaining the visitor pass, proceed to the checkpoint and enter into JI then proceed to Ayer Merbau Road.
What is a floating wetland?
Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) or islands are small artificial platforms that allow these aquatic emergent plants to grow in water that is typically too deep for them. Their roots spread through the floating islands and down into the water creating dense columns of roots with lots of surface area.
Why is Jurong Lake an important water body?
The lake serves as a reservoir contributing to the water supply of the country. It lies next to the Lakeside MRT station, which derived its name from this geographical feature. Also, a 2.8 kilometre water promenade along Jurong Lake Park would allow residents to participate in watersports.
How many companies are in Jurong Island?
Jurong Island is at the heart of Singapore’s energy and chemicals industry. It is home to almost 100 leading global petroleum, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals companies. Jurong Island boasts of a rich history formed from the amalgamation of seven small islands into a world-class chemicals hub.
