The Project Information Centre (PIC) for the Jurong Region Line was opened to the public in early 2023. Located at Exit F of Boon Lay station, the PIC was established in 2022 under the auspices of the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
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12 March 2023 - Banner showing the location of the PIC at Boon Lay station. |
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12 March 2023 - The entrance to the PIC near Exit F at Boon Lay station. |
A few MPs were first invited to tour the facility during grassroots events, before being opened to the public on 16 January 2023 without much fanfare.
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MPs visiting the PIC
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Bookings are required prior to entry to the PIC, with each visit limited to an hour. The PIC is opened only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 9am and 5pm, and closed on public holidays and weekends. 10 additional guests may be invited in addition to the host booking the time slot. Please see the website for further details.
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Poster by CCCC and LTA
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The PIC itself is splendid and no effort has been spared on the models on display. Not every station is represented, but the following models are available for viewing as of 28 February 2023 during the team's visit to the PIC. The Choa Chu Kang model seen in the MP's photo was missing, though it was verified it had been removed for alterations and will be re-added in future. This post will be updated when that occurs.
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Station models on display
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All the models on display are exceptionally detailed, with faithful reproductions of the station exteriors, exits and miscellaneous infrastructure seen in released renders. Of particular noteworthiness was the effort spent by the contractor to reproduce the mountainous terrain around Jurong Hill station, and the Jurong Island Highway viaduct next to Jurong Pier station.
The level of detail far exceeds the models seen on display for the Thomson-East Coast Line or Circle Line 6 stations. We'll place more images of the models at the end of this post.
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Model of JS11 Jurong Hill station
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Model of JS12 Jurong Pier station |
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A detailed model of Tengah Depot was also present, featuring the stabling yard for trains, administration buildings and other associated facilities.
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Model of Tengah Depot
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The PIC also boasts wall posters on every station, with information on contracts, ongoing construction works, and renders, including the elusive Tengah station.
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Poster on display for Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok West and Tengah
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A video is also played detailing the rolling stock and other associated contracts relating to the depot; environmental control system; mechanical and electrical services; communications system; maintenance management system; access management system; fire protection; ticket machines; fare gates; and half-height platform screen doors.
The facilitators of the Jurong Region Line PIC have outdone themselves in providing an exceptional experience for those wanting to know more about Singapore's seventh MRT line. A visit is highly recommended. For those unable to visit, photos of all the models are posted here for your convenience, and we hope you enjoy them as we had. Additionally, you may visit the
virtual PIC set up online as well.
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Model of JE1 Tengah Plantation station
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Model of JE2 Tengah Park station
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Model of JE3 Bukit Batok West station
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Model of JS4 Hong Kah station
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Model of JS5 Corporation station
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Model of JS8 Boon Lay station
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Model of JS8 Boon Lay station
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Model of JS9 Enterprise station
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Model of JS10 Tukang station
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Model of JW1 Gek Poh station
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Model of JW2 Tawas station
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Photos contributed by Seloloving and deskoh91.
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