Pre-construction - Tawas

Lorong Tawas is currently a quiet lane surrounded by greenery just across the Pan Island Expressway from Jurong West town. Much of the surrounding area is a secondary forest. However, plans for the area involve developing the land into the Jurong Town Corporation's (JTC) Cleantech Park precinct under the Jurong Innovation District.

18 February 2019 - An aerial panorama of the area where Tawas station will be located.

Pre-construction - Gek Poh

Gek Poh is a quiet neighbourhood located in Jurong West, slightly north of Boon Lay MRT station and bus interchange. For years, residents have relied on a 10-minute bus ride to bridge the gap between the neighbourhood and the transport hub at Jurong Point. With the introduction of the Jurong Region Line (JRL), the neighbourhood will finally have a rapid transit station of their own serving the vicinity.

18 February 2019 - Looking northwards along Jurong West Street 75 towards the site of the
future Gek Poh station.

Pre-construction - Boon Lay

Boon Lay station used to be the original terminus of the East West Line (EWL) at the end of its western run. Located in an underdeveloped precinct of Jurong West estate, the only developments that used to be in close proximity to the station were the Jurong Point shopping centre and the Boon Lay bus interchange, both located to the north of the station. While the area has undergone massive development since the station's opening in 1990, the arrival of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in 2026 will further boost the area's vibrancy.

14 January 2019 - An aerial view of the existing Boon Lay station on the East West Line (EWL) before construction begins.

Pre-construction - Bahar Junction

One of the most complex stations on the line, Bahar Junction will sit on the junction of Jurong West Avenue 2, Avenue 4 and Streets 64 and 75. One portion of the station will sit in an east-westerly direction while another portion will sit in a north-southerly direction.

18 February 2019 - Looking northwards from Jurong West Street 64 to Jurong West Street 75.

URA Draft Master Plan 2019 - Secrets of JRL unveiled

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released the Draft Master Plan 2019 today. The station outlines of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) are readily available on the master plan maps and show the detailed alignment of the line. Several questions previously left unanswered by information furnished by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have since been answered through the maps in the draft master plan - one such example being the set up of Bahar Junction station.

Do take a look at the maps of the stations and we'll unveil some of the secrets of JRL. For the purpose of this post, we will be referring to the JRL system by the West route and the East route.

A map of the Jurong Region Line system. West route is indicated by the full block colour and alphanumeric codes JS and JW. East route is indicated by the striped portion and alphanumeric code JE.
Source: LTA

Pre-construction - Jurong West

The second of three stations located along Jurong West Avenue 2 is Jurong West station. To be located near the St. Joseph's Home, the station will also serve the Boon Lay Gardens residential precinct.

A screen grab of Jurong West station seen in front of the Jurong Innovation district.
Source: LTA

18 February 2019 - Looking eastwards along Jurong West Avenue 2 from the junction
with Jalan Bahar & Jalan Boon Lay

Contract tendering update - J102, J103, J110 & J106

The contract tendering process for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) civil contracts began last October with the release of tender for contract J101 for the construction of the depot to be located in Tengah. Since then numerous other tenders have been floated, of which the tenders for 3 contracts have been closed - contracts J102, J103 and J110.

Contract J102 is for the construction of Choa Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang West and Tengah stations on the JRL. It also includes addition & alteration (A&A) works to the existing Choa Chu Kang station on the North South Line. Tender for this contract closed on 22 February and a total of 10 contractors have made bids.

List of tender respondents for contract J102.
Source: LTA