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Going Green with Jurong-Clementi Town Council 

by Our Neighbourhood
Going Green with Jurong-Clementi Town Council 

There has been a significant rise in community events aimed at fostering cleaner and greener neighbourhoods. These events, which encourage active participation from residents, play a crucial role in keeping our estates litter-free and environmentally sustainable.

Here are some recent highlights from the Jurong-Clementi area:

Cultivating A Green and Sustainability Living in Yuhua Community 

Ms Grace Fu with residents of Yuhua
Ms Grace Fu with ALBA team

On 21 September 2024, residents of Yuhua participated in a tree planting and litter-picking activity at Block 342, Jurong East Street 31, as part of the Clean and Green Singapore campaign.

At the event, Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations and MP for Yuhua SMC, reiterated Singapore’s commitment to environmental sustainability. She shared how residents can embrace biodiversity and care for the environment.

During the event, Ms Fu planted a Brachychiton acerifolius, also known as the Illawarra Flame Tree, due to its spectacular flowering characteristic and scarlet red blooms. Residents also planted shrubs along shared pathways. Additionally, the new I-Bin initiative at Yuhua enables residents to dispose of recyclable waste responsibly, further supporting sustainable living.

Planting New Roots at Jurong Spring and Taman Jurong

Mr Shawn Huang accompanied with residents of Taman Jurong and volunteers
Mr Shawn Huang accompanied with residents of Jurong Spring and volunteers

In Jurong Spring, residents gathered at Block 524, Jurong West Street 52 on 12 October 2024, for a tree planting event led by Mr Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Finance and MP for Jurong GRC. A Lagerstroemia indica tree, known for its vibrant flowers, was planted to beautify the area.

On the same day, at Block 321, Tah Ching Road in Taman Jurong, Mr Huang joined the Taman Jurong residents to plant a Salix babylonica, a tree valued for its medicinal properties. Such initiatives will enhance the greenery and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Sprucing up Jurong Central!

Residents of Jurong Central and Jurong-Clementi Town Council officers
Mr Xie Yao Quan with residents of Jurong Central

To promote a litter-free environment, Jurong Central conducts regular litter-picking activities. On 29 September 2024, residents collected 20 kg of trash between Blocks 490 and 493A Jurong West St 41, during their litter-picking activity.

Additionally, on 27 October 2024, a tree planting event commemorated the completion of the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) at Block 332, Jurong East Ave 1, and Mr Xie Yao Quan, MP for Jurong GRC, led residents in planting Dendrolobium Umbellatum, a tropical tree that grows up to 6 meters tall.

Keeping Bukit Batok East Clean and Green

Madam Rahayu Mahzam with a group of parents at Tree Planting event  
Madam Rahayu Mahzam with a group of residents of Bukit Batok East

On 27 October 2024, more than 60 residents and volunteers gathered at Block 254A Bukit Batok East Avenue 4 for a community breakfast and litter-picking activity. Together with them were Madam Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, and MP for Jurong GRC. During the event, she highlighted the importance of preventing mosquito breeding and urged residents to support conservancy workers in mosquito prevention efforts by keeping the common areas clean.

On 2 November 2024, together with residents of Bukit Batok East, Madam Rahayu planted Lagerstroemia Indica trees in a tree-planting exercise event held at Block 288C Bukit Batok Street 25 to further enhance the estate’s greenery and biodiversity.

Roots of Change in Bukit Batok 

Mr Murali Pillai with residents and community leaders planted a tree
Mr Murali Pillai with residents and volunteers of Bukit Batok and Jurong-Clementi Town Council officers

Bukit Batok SMC held its annual Tree Planting Day on 9 November 2024. Mr Murali Pillai, Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Transport, and MP for Bukit Batok SMC joined a group of residents to plant Kopsia arborea Blume, a sub-tropical tree that that is free-flowering.

Rooting for a Greener Future in Clementi 

Dr Tan Wu Meng with a group of residents of Clementi and Jurong-Clementi Town Council officers
Dr Tan Wu Meng with a group of preschoolers planted a tree

Residents of Clementi joined Dr Tan Wu Meng, MP for Jurong GRC in a tree planting exercise on 27 October 2024 at Blk 428, Clementi Avenue 3. Together, they planted Monoon longifolium, a subtropical tree native to India and Sri Lanka that can potentially grows up to 20 meters tall.

Tree Reference from: 

Salix babylonica https://www.nparks.gov.sg/FloraFaunaWeb/Flora/3/1/3105
Dendrolobium umbellatum https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/6/6/6673
Lagerstroemia indica https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/1/2173
Monoon longifolium https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/3/0/3080
Brachychiton acerifolius https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/7/2754
Kopsia arborea Blume https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/9/2985

Highlights