Boon Lay MRT extension to have two
stations
The Boon Lay MRT extension, which is scheduled to be completed by
2009, will have two MRT stations.
They will be located at Jurong West Street 63 and at Joo Koon
Circle.
The names of the stations were revealed by Minister of State for
Transport Mrs Lim Hwee Hua at the commencement of works for the
$436 million extension.
They are Pioneer Station and Joo Koon Station.
Mrs Lim noted that the stations will be elderly-friendly, offering
barrier-free access not just to the wheelchair users but also to
the visually impaired.
The new extension will add 3.8 kilometres to the East-West line and
travel time to the Jurong Industrial Estate is expected to be cut
down by 15 minutes.
A bus journey now from the Boon Lay MRT station to the Jurong
Industrial Estate takes between 45 minutes to an hour during peak
periods.
Mrs Lim said this improvement would make it easier for employers in
that area to attract and retain workers.
Elaborating on the decision to go ahead with the Boon Lay MRT
extension, Mrs Lim explained, "Currently, Jurong West is served by
two MRT stations - Lakeside and Boon Lay. Residents in this area
and those working in the Jurong Industrial Estate are also served
by the very busy Boon Lay bus interchange.
"Those of you who use the MRT or bus interchange during the morning
and evening peak hours will definitely agree with me that you can
feel the pulse and energy of the community just by looking at the
throngs of commuters going through them.
"This congested situation is something that both the Ministry and
LTA are aware of, and have in fact been monitoring for some years
already." - CNA
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