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50 years ago, Jurong was known simply as the Western region of mainland Singapore largely covered with farms, swamps and wasteland.

Sungei Jurong's A farmer tending Fishermen busy at work

swamp-filled landscape. to his crops. at the prawn pond in Jurong West.

The late Yusof Ishak, first president of Singapore, touring Jurong Constituency.

The zinc-roofed house, a common structure in the past, is now a rare sight in Singapore.

Then Minister for Health, Mr Yang Nyuk Lin, visiting lurnng in 1964.

In the 1960s, it was challenging for Jurong to attract jobseekers and home dwellers as it had limited job opportunities and amenities.

Juronq's plain land before industrial development.

Selected as Singapore's first industrial estate, the once underdeveloped land was upgraded with paved roads and streetlamps. The development of residential areas was also implemented to attract workers to settle in Jurong.

The late Mr Hon Sui Sen, first Chairman of Economic Development Board, visiting Jurong before its development.

The late Minister for Finance, Dr Goh Keng Swee (third from left), visiting Jurong Industrial Estate together with other offldals,

Workers constructing kerbs at Juronq/Chua Chu Kang link road.

Aerial view of Jurong Industrial Estate.

Attap houses were demolished to pave the way for the establishment of public housing. The extensive reconstructive plans led to the large-scale resettlement of residents. However, Jurong's populace gathered in strength to assist and speed up the construction process.

Residents participating in the Sungei Jurang Crossing Project.

Affectionately nicknamed "No Man's Land", Jurong's infrastructure was intensively assembled to accommodate the district's growing population between 1972 and 1980. Schools, roads and bridges were constructed to improve the district's accessibility and availability of commodities for the residents.

The late Mr Han Sui Sen, first Chairman of Economic Development Board, at the opening of Philips Machine Factory & Philips Telecommunication Defence System located at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.

The bridge built to improve Jurong's infrastructure.

General view of Jurong Industrial Estate in the early years.

The late Wee Kim Wee, former president of Singapore/ visiting the Chartered Industries of Singapore.

Chartered Industries of Singapore operating from their Jalan Boon Lay site in 1968.

Jurong's landscape after the intensive industrial scheme in the early years.

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Residents using the park facilities.

opened In

1998, the eight-storey shOpping centre, west Mall, brings more amenities to residents.

District project. Comprising two unique but complementary precincts..Jurong Gateway and Lakeside-the Jurong Lake District is set to become SingapOre's largest regional centre.

For businesS activities outside the city centre, and a world-class

leisure destination for families.

Jurong faced infrastructure challenges entering the 21 st century. Having positioned itself as an industrial estate, Jurong captured the attention of Singaporeans from other parts of the country. The surge in demand for housing and general facilities led to the rolling out of blueprints for yet another major milestone

development.

Jurong is currently undergoing its next round of transfonnation. The construction of a new MRT station

at Beauty World, which is part of the DTL2 (Downtown Line 2), is currently underway and is scheduled for completion bY 2015.

All developments, including public transport facilities, will be inter. connected by an extensive network of elevated pedestrian walkways so people can walk comfortably in all weather.

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of lakeSide .nerils~

Residents can also look forward to more amenities. greenery, publiC spaces and water-based recreation opportunities when the entire district goes through more development

within the next 10 to 15 years.

Plans for interCOnnectllJity of leisure, exercise and practicality for lurang.

Aerial View of the oil refineries at )urong Island.

An artist's impression of the exterior crew of BeautY world MRT Station.

Bus interchanges, MRT stations, medical facilities, schools, parkS, shopping malls and markets mushroomed around Jurong to cater to residents'

daily needs.

Residents canoeing at the scenic Chinese Garden in Jurang·

An artist's impression of the platform view of Beauty World MRT Station.

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Artistic impression of Lakeside Village. \/lew of Lal<eside par\<.

Looking back at the 196Os, it Is impossible to deny that Jurong has grown into a most vibrant district.

Minister for "Trade and Industry,

Mr Yeo CheOW Tong, at a community visit to Jurong constituency in 199&.

The bus interchange at )urong East.

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Jurong Group Representation Constituency (GRC) first came into existence during the 2001 General Election. The Jurong GRG consists of 5 dlvlsons: Bukit Batok, Bukit Batak East, Jurong Central, Taman Jurong and Yuhua. Each division is further divided into different zones or neighbourhoods where Residents' Committees (Res) or Neighbourhood Committees (Nes) are formed.

The Res and Nos have a common goal to build and strengthen community bonds among residents regardless of race or religion. The Committees also serve as a bridge for their residents and work closely with various agencies to improve the environment and safety of the Community.

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events and recreational activities. The Community Club is more than just a building with facilities - it is a focal point where people from different walks of life can gather to socialise

In each Community Club, there are many committees: ceo, CCMC, C2E, esc, MAEC, IAEC, SCEC, WEe and VEe. They are dedicated to serve the community.

Visit us at any of the Community Clubs to sign up for activities.

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are invaluable sources of Our grassroots I~ders nd ideas for helping the

energy, compassion a 'ty through social and needy in the communi he have developed welfare programmes. Td:nts They have also strong bonds with '~~~~~~)nViro~ment in Jurong

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MrTharman Shanmugaralnam Minister for Finance and MP for Jurong GRC

Ms Grace Fu Hai Vien Senior MInister of State tor I~ational Development and Education and MP for Jurong GRC

Mdm Halimah Vacob Chairman of Jurong Town Council and MP for Jurong GRC

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