Mr Shawn Huang (centre) with residents of Taman Jurong
Taman Jurong residents can look forward to exciting changes and significant upgrades to their precincts as two Neighbourhood Renewal Programmes (NRPs) are set to transform the community.
The NRP initiative, introduced in 2007 as part of the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) strategy to engage residents in shaping their neighbourhoods, is fully funded by the Government and implemented by the Town Councils.
The NRP focuses on enhancing the living environment through precinct upgrades, encompassing multiple blocks within the selected neighbourhoods. In Taman Jurong, Blocks 345 to 355 at Kang Ching Road/Corporation Drive and Blocks 357 to 363, 364 (MSCP), and 365 to 369 at Yung An Road/Corporation Drive have been selected for the NRP program.
The Public Consultation Exhibition was held from 9 to 17 November 2024, at the void decks of Block 358, Yung An Road and Block 345, Kang Ching Road. Residents were invited to view detailed plans for the upgrades, including display boards showcasing the proposed improvements.
The event was graced by Mr. Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Finance, and MP for Jurong GRC, who took the opportunity to interact with residents and address their feedback.
During this period, residents of Taman Jurong are allowed to cast their votes in support of the NRP plan for the proposed improvements to the mentioned blocks.
Key Enhancements for Blocks 345 to 355 Kang Ching Road/Corporation Drive
- New Allotment Garden in front of Block 348
- Enhanced Playgrounds and Open Spaces between Blocks 349, 350, 351, 352, and 353
- New Neighbourhood Marker at Block 350
- New High and Low Linkways connecting Blocks 348, 351, and 352
- New Drop-Off Porches at Blocks 353, 351, and between Blocks 349 and 351
- Upgraded Pavilions between Blocks 351, 352 and 355
- Improved Senior Citizen Corner at Block 350, along with upgraded common area seating
- New Wayfinding Elements at Lift Lobby and Drop-Off Points
- Upgraded Study Corner at Block 354
Key Enhancements for Blocks 357 to 363, 364 (MSCP), 365 to 369 Yung An Road/Corporation Drive
- Upgraded Playgrounds and Fitness Corners for multi-ages, including a dedicated 2–5-year-old playground at Block 358
- New Drop-Off Points at Blocks 359 and 365
- New Neighbourhood Marker at Block 367
- New Banner Structures along Kang Ching Road/Corporation Drive
- New Barrier-Free Accessibility (BFA) Ramp with Shelter connecting to an existing linkway at Block 364.
- Upgraded Open Spaces between Blocks 365 to 368 and in front of Blocks 362 and 363.
- Replacement of Jogging Track Flooring
- Enhanced Residents’ Corner at Block 359, upgraded letterboxes, and
- New Wayfinding Elements at Lift Lobby and Drop-Off Points
Residents have expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming changes, which are expected to enhance their quality of life. The upgrades aim to foster stronger community bonds while creating a more inclusive, accessible, and vibrant living environment.