URA releases White site at Jurong Lake District on the Reserve List

The Government has invested in key infrastructure at this White site to reduce uncertainties for developers.

1    The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has released a White site at Jurong Lake District (JLD) for sale today, under the Reserve List of the first half 2026 (1H2026) Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme. 

Development for Jurong Lake District taking shape steadily 
 
2    Located at Town Hall Link, the White site is poised to catalyse the next phase of development for JLD to become the largest mixed-use business node outside the city centre. JLD is a key pillar of Singapore’s decentralisation strategy to bring good quality jobs and amenities closer to homes. By integrating quality homes and workspaces with retail and F&B amenities, recreational spaces and strong public transport connectivity, JLD is envisioned to be a regional centre anchoring economic activity in the western part of Singapore through a vibrant live-work-play environment. 
 
3    The development of JLD has advanced progressively over the years, with the area around Jurong East MRT interchange station establishing a critical mass of about 185,000 sqm of office space and about 2,000 homes, which are well-served by a range of retail, healthcare and institutional uses. Over the next few years, new projects will further enhance the vibrancy of JLD. These include the completion of the new Science Centre and Jurong Gateway Hub – an integrated transport hub next to Jurong East MRT Station incorporating a bus interchange, library, community club, sports facilities, offices and shops. Some government agencies are studying plans to move their offices to JLD. 

4    To drive JLD’s transformation, making it more attractive to businesses, workers and residents, the Government has invested significantly in key infrastructure and development projects in the precinct, including the revitalised 90ha Jurong Lake Gardens and the addition of two new MRT lines – Jurong Region Line (JRL) and Cross Island Line (CRL). The JRL would be operational in stages from around mid-2028, and the CRL Phase 2 which connects to JLD is expected to be completed in 2032. The two new MRT lines, together with the existing North-South and East-West lines, will provide JLD with strong rail connectivity within the West region and to the rest of the island, including the city centre and upcoming Changi Airport Terminal 5. The CRL will save commuters about 20 minutes of travel time between JLD and Pasir Ris Central as compared to today. Construction to extend the CRL further west from JLD is expected to start in 2027 to improve its public transport connectivity to the Jurong and the western industrial areas. In addition, LTA has announced plans for the West Coast Extension, which will extend the JRL to connect to the CRL at the CR18 West Coast station by the late 2030s, and the Circle Line at Kent Ridge station by the early 2040s, reducing journey time between the West region and the city centre by up to 20 minutes. 

White site at Town Hall Link to catalyse next phase of development for JLD

5    In tandem with JLD’s ongoing developments, the release of the 3.7ha White site at Town Hall Link presents a strategic opportunity for developers to partner the Government in shaping JLD’s transformation as a choice location for businesses, quality housing and recreational facilities. 

6    With a total potential yield of 186,139 sqm, comprising a minimum of 40,000 sqm of office space, about 1,200 private residential units and 44,000 sqm GFA of space for complementary uses (e.g. retail, serviced apartments, hotel, sports, recreation and community spaces, medical clinics, attractions), the future integrated development at the site will be connected to four MRT lines and anchor the new JLD precinct. Sized at about half the GFA of the previous Master Developer site, the site entails lower development risk and allows developers to undertake the development with greater confidence, while retaining the critical mass needed to catalyse the next phase of development for JLD as well as support medium term growth in demand for housing and offices. 

7    The development of the site will also involve implementation of district-level infrastructure, specifically a District Cooling Plant and District Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System Central Station. This would enable future developments to readily tap into them, improving energy efficiency and quality of the living environment, and supporting the sustainability objectives of JLD.

8    The site is released via the Reserve List to provide time for potential tenderers to study the revised planning and tender requirements. Details on the site can be found in Annex A [PDF, 119 KB] and more details on JLD can be found in Annex B [PDF, 653 KB].

Tender Details

9    More details on the land parcel are available on the URA website at https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Land-Sales/Sites-For-Application. 

10    The eDeveloper’s Packet containing details and conditions of tender for the site is available for sale at https://digitalservice.ura.gov.sg/one-stop-developer-portal.