MEDIA FACTSHEET A
Jurong Lake Gardens Central (Chinese and Japanese Gardens) and JLG East Public Engagement
Following the award of the design consultancy tender for Jurong Lake Gardens (JLG) Central and East in October 2016, the National Parks Board launched a public exhibition to gather public feedback on the winning consultant team’s proposed concept design.
Public engagement platforms
Platform Stakeholders engaged
Townhall sessions With residents from Taman Jurong Jurong Central Jurong Spring Yuhua Boon Lay Clementi Ayer Rajah Pioneer Bukit Batok Bukit Batok East
Roving Exhibitions For residents and general public across various locations in Jurong East and Lakeside, as well as at Taman Jurong, Yuhua, Boon Lay and Jurong Spring Community Clubs
Online platforms Engaged the general public through the JLG microsite (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/juronglakegardens) and NParks Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz)
Feedback and suggestions
Between November 2016 and April 2017, more than 14,000 suggestions and feedback were received through roving exhibitions, townhall sessions, and online surveys. The suggestions strongly support retaining memories and familiar landmarks, including the many buildings and features in the Chinese and Japanese Gardens that hold special memories for Singaporeans.
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The feedback also indicated strong support for garden features that showcase tropical horticulture, nature and sustainability, and spaces for the community. Other suggestions include the provision of shade for visitor comfort, solar panels as part of sustainability measures, sculptures or art features in the Gardens, fountains and water features. These ideas have been incorporated into the concept design for JLG Central and East.
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About Jurong Lake Gardens Central and East
The masterplan for Jurong Lake Gardens Central and East focuses on four key areas.
1) Tropical Horticulture and Garden Artistry The Gardens will feature tropical horticulture with a focus on intimacy with water and colours and textures found in the tropics. It will showcase unique tropical flora including flowering trees, ornamentals and edibles in artistically created gardens, curated to bring out the best of tropical landscapes and use of tropical plants in innovative ways. The Gardens will be culturally relevant, inventive, and educational.
2) Nature and Sustainability The Gardens aspires to showcase sustainable features that will be a model for other developments in Singapore. These will include: conservation of nature to sustain ecological functions; and water-sensitive designs that remediate water with plants and the landscapes.
Jurong Lake Gardens aims to inspire future generations to work towards achieving a sustainable environment.
3) Community Community involvement and ownership are key to the success of the Gardens. JLG is planned to be a place where memories of the community are created and celebrated, and where a common identity is forged through new shared experiences.
The Gardens will provide a wide variety of activities, to be held in the day and at night.
4) Science Science and technology will be used to demonstrate horticultural advances in plant cultivation, display and management, as well as create energy-efficient and comfortable landscapes. Smart technology will help enhance the visitor experience and enable efficient garden management and operations.
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Garden features in JLG Central and East
Aquatic Gardens
The Aquatic Gardens will feature the biggest collection of water lilies in Singapore, with over 140 varieties showcased within water terraces. The collection includes over 100 varieties that are new to Singapore, such as the Australian Giant Water Lily (Nymphaea gigantea) and the Artist’s impression of the Aquatic Gardens (Courtesy of Foxfire Water Lily (Nymphaea NParks) [New] ‘Foxfire’). Boardwalks extending across terraced ponds will enable visitors to observe and photograph the water lilies from up close. The Aquatic Gardens will also showcase over 90 varieties of Canna species and cultivars originating from different countries around the world.
Nymphaea 'Foxfire' (Credit: NParks)
Nymphaea gigantea (Credit: NParks)
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Nature Rambling Trail
The Nature Rambling Trail will offer educational experiences for families and children to learn about native riverine environments and aquatic flora and fauna that live in these places. Visitors will be able to explore a Neram forest which Artist’s impression of the Nature Rambling Trail showcases trees found in (Courtesy of NParks) tropical forests in Southeast Asia, shaded by a canopy of The Neram tree (Dipterocarpus oblongifolius) occurs Dipterocarp trees, and Rasau along riverine environments in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Branches tend to stretch out forming a canopy vegetation featuring large over inland streams, providing shady conditions for Pandanus and palms with stilt aquatic flora and fauna. roots, which are adapted to a constantly wet environment.
Neram tree (Photo credit: Boo Chih Min, NParks Flora Fauna Web)
The prop roots of Pandanus tectorius provide support to the heavy crown of leaves overhead, forming a very visible structural element in Rasau vegetation.
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Pandanus tectorius (Photo credit: NParks Flora Fauna Web)
Water Gallery Trail
The Water Gallery Trail will enable visitors to discover “secret rooms”, which are outdoor spaces featuring art and plants, such as the Pulai tree (Alstonia spatulata), Nibung palm (Oncosperma Artist’s impression of the Water Gallery Trail (Courtesy of tigillarium) and Petaling tree NParks) (Ochanostachys amentacea).
Show gardens
The Floral Show Garden will showcase colourful and vibrant floral displays that will be refreshed seasonally, and be opened up for visitors to book for events.
Artist’s impression of the Floral Show Garden (Courtesy of NParks)
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Enhanced connectivity and accessibility
An East-West cycling route will be provided across the Chinese Garden to connect Taman Jurong to Jurong Town Hall and Jurong East.
Within the Gardens, visitors can walk or jog along trails that form loops of varying distances to cater to different abilities, and bring people to key attractions. The elderly, handicapped, and families with young children will be able to explore the Gardens and its surroundings using a Diagram of the cycling and pedestrian routes within the People Mover System. Gardens (Credit: NParks)
Diagram of the people mover system within the Gardens (Credit: NParks)
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Information accurate as of 24 March 2018. For media enquiries, please contact Clarissa Sih at 96364385 or Ng Li-San at 98467715.