Jurong Lake, lake in Jurong East, Singapore, used as a reservoir
Jurong Lake is a reservoir in western Singapore, bordered by walkways, a boardwalk, and open green spaces that follow the water's edge. The site covers both sides of the lake and is crossed by a network of paths that link gardens, rest areas, and floating wetlands.
The land around the lake was once the heart of Singapore's pig-farming industry before being cleared and opened as a public park in the 1970s. Decades later, floating wetlands were introduced as part of a national program to improve water quality across the island's reservoirs.
The name Jurong comes from the area's past as a pig-farming region on the western edge of the island. Today, families and joggers gather along the water's edge, and the lake becomes a meeting point during community events held throughout the year.
The closest MRT station is Lakeside, and the waterfront is within easy walking distance from the exit. Paths around the lake are open to both walkers and cyclists, and rest areas with shaded benches are spread at regular intervals.
The floating wetlands at Jurong Lake are among the largest of their kind in Singapore, built directly on the water's surface without any ground beneath them. These platforms of rooted plants have drawn water birds back to this part of the city after a long absence.
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