WE REFER to Ms He Xiao Lu's letter 'Use existing resources to create Jurong character' (my paper, April 25) on how the draft plans for the Jurong Lake District can tap on the existing attributes in the area.
We agree with Ms He that planning for the Jurong Lake District presents opportunities for planners to capitalise on the assets in the area.
The draft plans for the Jurong Lake District have, in fact, incorporated the education- based concept that Ms He has suggested, such as the proposal to have four or five new edutainment or nature-based attractions around Jurong Lake, targeted at families with young children.
The lake is also currently being improved to allow water- based activities.
In addition, the new Science Centre, which will be located next to the Chinese Garden MRT station and the lake, will be able to take advantage of the lake and the surrounding green spaces to extend learning experiences beyond the physical confines of the building.
The plans for the Jurong Lake District will be exhibited at the URA Centre in late May 2008 as part of the Draft Master Plan 2008 exhibition.
We welcome the public to visit the exhibition to view the plans and give us their feedback and suggestions.
We thank Ms He for her feedback.
Mr Lim Eng Hwee
Director (Physical Planning)
Urban Redevelopment Authority
