Jurong Lake

Jurong Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Jurong Lake
裕廊湖
Tasik Jurong
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caption_lake = View of the southernmost part of the Lake with Japanese Gardens and Jurong Golf Club in the background
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type = reservoir
inflow = Sungei Jurong
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Jurong Lake (Chinese: 裕廊湖 ; Malay: "Tasik Jurong") is a freshwater lake and reservoir located in the western region of Singapore formed with the damming of Sungei Jurong further downstream. 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. The lake is surrounded by parkland, which serves as a recreational ground for nearby residents in Jurong East and Jurong West New Towns.

There are several tourist attractions located near or even within the Lake, including a Chinese Garden and a Japanese Garden, which are located on their respective islands within the lake, as well as the nearby Tang Dynasty Village, which has since closed down. Amenities such as the Jurong East Swimming Complex, Jurong East Stadium and Jurong Point Shopping Centre are also relatively nearby. Jurong Country Club lies further south along Yuan Ching Road.

Besides the 2 public housing estates (Jurong West and Taman Jurong), private apartments can also be found around the lake, including Lakeside Towers, Lakeside Apartments, Lakeside Condominium, Parc Oasis and two brand new condominiums, Lakeholmz and Lakeshore.

A landscaped sanctuary called Jurong Lake Park was built around the perimeter of the lake and work was completed in January 2006. Also, a 2.8 kilometre water promenade along Jurong Lake Parkwould allow residents to participate in watersports.

As is the case for most other reservoirs in Singapore, fishing and swimming are currently illegal in the lake, although this may change in line with the Singapore government's liberalisation of the use of bodies of water in the republic. However, the water is noted to be green in colour during dry weather and a murky brown after a downpour, the likely result of runoff from its urban catchment area.

The lake came into prominence in 2002 when a boy fell into a drain which led to Sungei Lanchar during a thunderstorm. His lifeless body was subsequently found in the lake after a search operation two days after the incident.

Redevelopment plan

The Urban Redevelopment Authority announces a masterplan on 4 April 2008 to transform the area around Jurong Lake to a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in the next 10 to 15 years. [ [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/339270/1/.html Government announces plans for Jurong Lake District] ]

A new district will be created, named, Jurong Lake District which consists of two precincts, Jurong Gateway and Lakeside. These refer to the areas around the Jurong East MRT Station and Jurong Lake in the west region of Singapore. Jurong Lake and the area around it, known as Lakeside, is the other area in the Jurong Lake District.

New developments around Jurong Lake include [ [http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2008/pr08-38.html Blueprint for Jurong unveiled] ] :
*A public park will be developed next to Lakeside MRT Station
*New Science Centre will be built next to Chinese Garden MRT Station
*Lakeside village
*Enhanced Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden

References

External links

*See a diagrammatic bird's eye view of Jurong Lake at the Singapore Pagenation
http://sg.pagenation.com/sin/This%20Spot/103.7279/1.3291.map]

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