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The architectural firm which won the design consultancy tender says it took into consideration the need to preserve nature and existing biodiversity hotspots in its proposals.

SINGAPORE: A 3m-tall waterfall, swamp forest nature trail and hanging bonsai garden - these are some of the features that may be seen in the central and eastern parts of the new Jurong Lake Gardens when works there are completed progressively from 2020.

Local firm Liu & Wo Architects, which was awarded the design consultancy tender in October, came up with these ideas. The firm said it took into consideration the need to preserve nature by retaining existing biodiversity hotspots, while enhancing the gardens.

The iconic seven-storey pagoda at the Chinese Garden will be retained. (Image: NParks)

Jurong Lake Gardens Central, where the existing Chinese and Japanese Gardens are located, will feature tropical horticultural gardens within a rustic setting. The seven-storey pagoda will be retained and there are plans to create spaces near it for park users to rest and enjoy nature.

One highlight is a "water-wall" court surrounded on three sides by a 3m-high waterfall. The Bonsai Garden will also get a hanging bonsai gate, where the plants look like they are suspended in mid-air.

The "water-wall" court and hanging bonsai garden. (Images: NParks)

Jurong Lake Gardens East - now mostly a grass patch running down the eastern edge of the lake - will be transformed into a waterfront promenade fronting the future Science Centre. There are also plans to create a water gallery trail where boats can travel along the banks of the lake surrounded by a swamp forest.

Artist's impression of the water gallery trail. (Image: NParks)

There will also be food and beverage outlets, including a restaurant serving fresh vegetables harvested from the gardens, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Nov 26). He was at the launch of an exhibition which showcases the proposals so the public can give feedback on refinements.

There will also be a series of townhall and roving exhibitions in locations like Lakeside MRT station and Canopy @ J Link from now until February next year.

The gardens will have a range of F&B options. (Image: NParks)

Residents can also expect better connectivity, with the future High-Speed Rail terminus likely linked to the gardens to create a connected 6km-long green belt, Mr Wong added.

Calling it the "third national garden" - the first two being the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Gardens by the Bay - Mr Wong said it will be "a good mix of community and nature", and a "good blend of something familiar, with many new elements which are exciting and fresh."

Works for the western part of the gardens started in April and will be completed in 2018. The development of the central and eastern parts will start after that.

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Plans for Jurong Lake Gardens Central, East unveiled at exhibition

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The architectural firm which won the design consultancy tender says it took into consideration the need to preserve nature and existing biodiversity hotspots in its proposals. SINGAPORE: A 3m-tall waterfall, swamp forest nature trail and hanging bonsai garden - these are some of the features that may be seen in the central and eastern parts of the new Jurong Lake Gardens when works there are completed progressively from 2020.

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Future development around the  the Jurong Lake

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SINGAPORE - Plans to develop the central and eastern parts of the Jurong Lake Gardens (JLG) were unveiled on Saturday (Nov 26), which will create new community spaces and gardens featuring unique tropical flora.

Aquatic gardens consisting of ponds, water terraces and streams will also be developed for Jurong residents to enjoy.

These plans were announced by Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong at the Canopy @ J Link in Jurong East, where a exhibition is held for the public to give their feedback.

They feature unique concepts like an edible show garden, from which fruit and vegetable produce will be served in a restaurant, as well as a hanging bonsai garden where tropical bonsais are suspended in mid-air.

Public engagement sessions

Date and Time

Venue

Exhibition

Nov 26 to Dec 4, 2016
11am to 9pm

Canopy @ J Link, Jurong East

Exhibition

Dec 5 to Dec 11, 2016
MRT station opening hours (5am to 12.45am)

Lakeside MRT Station

Townhall/Roving exhibitions

Dec 2016 to Feb 2017

Various locations

Taman Jurong CC Hall

Yuhua CC Hall

Boon Lay CC Mini Theatre

Jurong Spring CC Mini Theatre

Other highlights include a "water-wall" court that will surround visitors on three sides with a three-metre high waterfall, providing park goers respite from the heat.

The innovative designs were proposed by a team comprising Liu & Wo Architects, Landscape Design Inc and SALD, which was chosen through a tender earlier this year.

The JLG central area comprises the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, while the eastern segment consists of a promenade fronting the future Science Centre and along the eastern shore of Jurong Lake.

Masterplan for Jurong Lake Gardens central and east. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NPARKS

They will complement the JLG west, which is currently under development and is targeted to be completed by 2018.

Following this, development of the JLG central and east will commence and the National Parks Board expects the project to be progressively completed from 2020.

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Plans to develop Jurong Lake Gardens Central and East unveiled

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SINGAPORE - Plans to develop the central and eastern parts of the Jurong Lake Gardens (JLG) were unveiled on Saturday (Nov 26), which will create new community spaces and gardens featuring unique tropical flora. Aquatic gardens consisting of ponds, water terraces and streams will also be developed for Jurong residents to enjoy.