CMT to Construct Singapore’s First Olympic-sized Ice-Skating Rink at Jurong Entertainment Centre

Singapore, 5 February 2008 – CapitaMall Trust Management Limited (“CMTML”), the manager of CapitaMall Trust (“CMT”), is pleased to announce that Jurong Entertainment Centre (“JEC”) will house Singapore’s first Olympic-sized ice-skating rink as part of the proposed S$138.2 million asset enhancement work planned at JEC. The Olympic-sized ice-skating rink, together with the rest of the asset enhancement initiatives undertaken at the mall, is expected to be completed by Fourth Quarter 2009.

** On Level 1, the 6-screen cineplex will be relocated to Level 5, a newly created floor at JEC.

** On Level 3, the current non-Olympic-sized rink, measuring 20 metres by 40 metres and operated by Fuji Ice Palace, will be replaced with Singapore’s first Olympic-sized ice skating rink. The existing rink has not only been a huge draw with Singaporeans and ice-skating enthusiasts, but also the venue of choice for competitive events such as ice-hockey tournaments and the Singapore National Figure Skating Championships. It is envisaged that the new Olympic-sized rink, measuring 30 metres by 60 metres, will be flanked by food and beverage operators or restaurants on both sides, providing shoppers with a unique dining experience.

** The retail space on all floors will also be reconfigured so as to maximise the efficiency at the mall. In addition, a rooftop landscaped garden will be constructed on Level 6.

So they're just going to increase the building's height?
I'm surprised anything is going to be kept at all, actually :-)
The highlight of this mall, to me, is the LED screen that was always showing the same Shaw static advertisement for years, with a lot of spoiled LEDs ;-)

i thought marina bay sands have a plan for one?

This is about time...

If I'm not wrong, this would be the first time CapitaLand is working on a mall which has a cinema whose operator is not Golden Village?

Time for IMM to change their look as well.

IMM "looks" different now, what they need is a complete revamp of the original building.

"IMM" had already undergone a major upgrade, there is now a new extension, entrance plaza and a roof terrace.

Anyway, S$138.2 million seems like a huge sum for "asset enhancement work"...seems more like a total overhaul to me!

Very timely imo, since JE has been designated as a regional biz ctr. The surrouding huge masses of land looks ready to sprout competing mega-malls anytime, so JEC better buck up.

I still find SSC and SDC boring though. No hard feelings for those science die-hard fans. Oops!

hi guys,

anyone know what the developemnt plan for Jurong Enteraintment Centre under capital land.

it was closed for some time... no work had been seen to be done. Are they going rebuild? it use to house singapore Ice skating rim

Plans to redevelop have been suspended indefinitely, from what I understand. No update yet as to when it will resume.

The main con was all ready to start A/A works, and all the tenants are out, yes. But one call was all it took to suspend works :/

There are quite a few problems for this mall I think. Too far from MRT (and bus interchange, so many will not walk over while switching from one to the other), Jurong East's inherent low population (relatively), and just being generally unappealing and that "secondary school" feeling. The A/A will do much to improve that last factor, but the first two will still be major stumbling blocks over the long run, I suspect.

Plans to redevelop have been suspended indefinitely, from what I understand. No update yet as to when it will resume.

The main con was all ready to start A/A works, and all the tenants are out, yes. But one call was all it took to suspend works :/

Thanks zhihong for the info....
must be hard for the main con and Captial land. Maybe the Ice RIm is scehduled for Youth Olypmic 2010? The village for youth 2010 is not far away.

Anyway if i not wrong, captial land normally work with golden village and kopitiam. Therefore i think Golden village will takeover the cinplex after redevelopments.

this area had been hit by suspended works..... not only JEC.... the nearby BIG Box had also been suspended due to TT International outstanding amount to Main Con.

It doesn't speak well for the western region, especially with the govt's plan for the Jurong Lake Region.

Is there anything less attractive about the west region than say, nex at S'goon Central?

^^
Lots of things.Serangoon has the edge because of these few reasons:

1. Very accessible, close to Changi Airport
2. Good mix of flat/condo/bungalow/terraces (Upper level income)
3. Just right next to Upper Serangoon Rd, takes you all the way to Little India/City
4. Plenty of schools ard the area
5. Also the location, it is in between the Sengkang/Punggol hubs and the city.

Jurong still carries the image of a typical low-class industrial town to me, and they already have huge malls like Jurong Point(sits above the MRT)/IMM(Just underwent a major facelift recently). Don't think the demand is any higher than Serangoon right now.

Try jostling in the crowd at Jurong Point...

It doesn't speak well for the western region, especially with the govt's plan for the Jurong Lake Region.

Is there anything less attractive about the west region than say, nex at S'goon Central?

Generally, the West suffer from an "branding" problem, plus some inherent disadvantages. There is a perception that the cool people and better food are lean East, together with the more happening activities. The East is just generally, closer to the action, for lack of a better expression.

It doesn't help that the staying in the West IS slightly farther away from the city than even the mildly North East like Serangoon, or mildly East like Bedok. Of course, traffic conditions usually level things out, in terms of time needed to drive to the city. If you try to compare Bukit Batok / Choa Chu Kang with say Bedok, you do need slightly longer to get to the city from the West.

Regarding Jurong West and Jurong Point: It's just badly planned in my opinion. Jurong West's population is near Tampines levels, and that's not including the HUGE daytime population in the vicinity. The mall, parking space, surrounding road space etc. are just not enough to serve the population. Perhaps our resident West side experts can provide more insight here. :)

^^ I'm not entire sure about the east being more "cool" than the west. But I do think that the west has always been seen as a heartland area that has a more diversified population of locals and new residents, contributed by the location of 3 universities and many 2 polytechnics, and a lot more other educational institutes, as well as the knowledge-driven industries. This does make the west more culturally vibrant, but (it's a taboo topic to elaborate further) to certain groups of people, it may be rather unattractive.

In comparison, the East leans more towards the traditional local character, especially with the locally popular "lifestyle" heartlands like Marine Parade, Pasir Ris and Tampines, and the more rustic Katong area. Which actually contributes to it's popularity among many of the more strictly locals in general.

But in terms of planning, I do not think that there are a lot of difference in between the east and the west. For example, I do not think Tampines Central is facing a situation that is better than Jurong Point.

Back to developing Jurong East, I guess what is the important is that the it has to take into consideration of the diversity and the unique character of a "knowledge city". And at the same time balancing such vibrancy with a touch of what the east can offer in terms of a "higher end" atmosphere in options for commercial and public spaces. I also see special care in developing Ulu Pandan and former Turf Club area and improving their connections to Jurong East and One North as one of the ways to revistalising the reigional centre and the west in general. The completion of JEMP can be combined with more direct transport options between major schools and workplaces to Jurong East to introduce more pedestrian traffic, and providing direct and innovative connections between the transport interchanges and retail/entertainment facilities will be some of the finer touches that will make it a lot more attractive.

I know this is going to be controversial but I think there might have been some political maneuvering to make sure that the Jurong Entertainment Centre and Big Box don't get built in whatever the developers had originally planned.

I guess that URA has recognized that Jurong East Central is too isolated at one corner of Jurong to be really accessible or effective to residents of Jurong as a whole. So rather than abandoning the Jurong East Regional Centre plan altogether, the Jurong Lake Region plan seems like an attempt to shift the focus of the regional centre slightly to the west, in an effort to "involve" Jurong West rather than be separate while being a part of it.

With the shift of the focus, it no longer makes financial or economical sense for someone like CapitaLand to develop JEC as it is because it'll see a larger playground in a few years time.

West region had less choice.... - IMM Jurong Point only 2 near MRT. While East have Tampines One & Mall, Century Square, WHitesands...all near MRT. further more, yesterday news BEdok Mall coming up next year. not counting out Joo Chiat Area in the east.........

The western region may be neglected........

i am sure that Film Garde cinema might take over

Interesting views on Jurong.

LTA has already embarked to upgrade and add new roads around Jurong East Central area. Two plots already are aside for Jurong General Hospital and Community Hospital. JEC has completed the demolition and would enter the start of construction phase.

Jurong Point is still bustling for residents and workers from Jurong Industrial area. I frequently go there for shopping and dining. Jurong Point 2 is more spacious than other shopping malls and is able to accommodate heavy peak hour crowds. I can drop in to get the gadgets there instead of going to downtown to buy the similar gadgets. This has benefited the entire Jurong residents and workers of Jurong / Tuas industrial area.

Best of all, you can cycle to industrial areas on Sundays as the roads are often deserted and quiet. Popular for cyclists. Jurong Lake Park is now revamping.

Jurong Gateway project takes years to develop the area. Today they show u the plans. Then it would takes few years for the planners to turn it into reality. First concrete plans are already in place from National Parks and LTA, revamping the roads and the parks. More new HDB blocks and condo are being constructed around Jurong area. Far from dead, quiet. It is very bustling at Boon Lay. :)

I study at SIM and the first few days of the week, CapitaLand people were giving out tissue papers in school, with fancy covers and all, advertising the mall at Jurong East, as well as asking for suggestions to name the mall...

One of the highlights of the mall is an ice-skating rink forming the focal point of the upper half of the mall (part of an atrium)...

It's good to hear that this is FINALLY going to finally take place.

I passed by this week.
The old mall has been entirely knocked down.
Very sad to see the permanently-defective LED screen with the forever-static Shaw advert now gone...
;-)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4449873781_5897940f3c_o.jpg
From URA website under Reserve List for Commerical sites.

The road infront of JEC is now renamed as Jurong Gateway Road, replacing the Jurong East St 13.

It looks like the hospital occupies two sites seperated by the canal..

It looks like the hospital occupies two sites seperated by the canal..

Not canal but a new road :)

Construction works are going to start properly soon, CapitaMalls wants it to be ready by Christmas 2011.

how about the big box near the jurong east mrt?it seems that the project has been suspended quite a long time.

It has been cancelled... The owners go bankrupt.

WRITTEN BY THE EDGE
FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2010

JCube, Singapore’s newest retail landmark, will grace the Jurong Lake District, serving residents living in the western region of Singapore, says Capitaland.

The new mall, owned by CapitaMall Trust (CMT) and will be managed by CapitaMalls Asia, will stand on the site of the former Jurong Entertainment Centre (JEC).

Located at the intersection of Jurong East Central 1 and Jurong Gateway Road (formerly known as Jurong East Street 13), JEC was demolished early this year to make way for a brand new mall comprising five levels of retail, two basement levels of car park and a rooftop landscaped plaza.

Measuring approximately 204,000 square feet in net lettable area and twice the original size, the new mall, designed by local architecture firm RSP Architects and international architectural and design firm Benoy, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2012.

Capitaland says visitors will be able to shop for the latest high-street fashion, dine and entertain in round-the-clock F&B outlets, pubs and bars, some of which will be located around a fully-integrated Olympic-sized ice skating rink on Level 3. Complete with a 463-seat gallery and changing rooms, this will enable Singapore to host international ice skating and ice hockey events and competitions at the rink.

The mall will also be an eco-friendly development fitted with energy-saving features such as a rainwater harvesting tank. Waste heat from the ice rink chiller will also be recycled to heat the water at the rink’s shower rooms and the ice re-surfacing machine.

The Straits Times
May 21, 2010

Work starts on new Jurong mall

AFTER much delay, construction of a new mall on the former Jurong Entertainment Centre site has begun.

Work on the $200 million mall, owned by CapitaMall Trust and managed by CapitaMalls Asia, was stalled in 2008 due to high construction costs and competitive market for resources by the two integrated resorts, which hurt the building industry here.

Looking back, the unforeseen deferment was perhaps a blessing in disguise, said CEO of CapitaMall Trust Simon Ho, who added that the 'financial crisis had yet to wreak its full fury then'.

The mall, to open in the first quarter of 2012, will have a net lettable area of 204,000 sq ft - double the size of the original mall - with rooftop garden, an Olympic-sized 30m by 60m ice-skating rink and a cinema. Its facade will resemble a glistening ice-cube.

It will be named JCube and will be eco-friendly. It will be fitted with energy-saving features such as a rainwater harvesting tank and a water recycling system for the ice rink. Waste heat from the ice rink chiller will also be recycled to heat the water at the rink's shower rooms.

It is also likely to open late, or even 24-hours, to meet the demands of shift workers in the area.

International architectural firm Benoy worked with CapitaLand on Ion Orchard; in addition to DBS asset in Hong Kong's iSquare, a 31-storey mall along Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, the design elements of this mall may prove to be iconic along with the lateral growth of JLD within the 2010s - mid-2020s.

Benoy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benoy
iSquare: http://www.isquare.hk

^^ Interesting info, thanks :-)

I have mixed feelings about the name. are there any problems with more conventional names? Iluma was fine, but JCube? and it seems completion is pushed even further back to Q1 2012. nevertheless the estimated completion board gave 30th November 2011.

After ION, I gave up on mall names already. :bash:

As it seems that Jurong is moving towards more commercial and business developments, more retail, hotel, restaurants and entertainement is being visonised. Not only are there plots around the Jurong East Interchange but also moving towards Lakeside and Chinese Gardens.. Tang Dynasty area is a huge potencial and so is the ITE Clementi area which will soon make way to future developments.

Current developmentd for future use..
Tang Dynasty City ????
ITE Clementi ????

As it seems that Jurong is moving towards more commercial and business developments, more retail, hotel, restaurants and entertainement is being visonised. Not only are there plots around the Jurong East Interchange but also moving towards Lakeside and Chinese Gardens.. Tang Dynasty area is a huge potencial and so is the ITE Clementi area which will soon make way to future developments.

Current developmentd for future use..
Tang Dynasty City ????
ITE Clementi ????

ITE Clementi will be torn down? :nuts: If maybe i would camp there. Seems like a huge and interesting site.

As it seems that Jurong is moving towards more commercial and business developments, more retail, hotel, restaurants and entertainement is being visonised. Not only are there plots around the Jurong East Interchange but also moving towards Lakeside and Chinese Gardens.. Tang Dynasty area is a huge potencial and so is the ITE Clementi area which will soon make way to future developments.

Current developmentd for future use..
Tang Dynasty City ????
ITE Clementi ????

Tang Dynasty is now vacant land - already demolished along time ago. According to the plans of Jurong Lake District, it will be used for new future attraction and hotels...

http://www.jurongone.com/images/jurong%20lake/jurong-lake-district-1.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Vxu_tx5NynY/SVlwhXZY9SI/AAAAAAAAQiw/uf6pRvXq1Zo/s400/jurong.GIF

The tender to build new road to International Business Park was out few months ago.

For Pengui
You are welcome :)

Being a long-time resident here, its good to know that plans are underway to remake Jurong.

JediAlf,
I have read with interest your views on Jurong and the West district which are sound and interesting. Both Pandan and Teban Gardens, built by JTC during the 1970s are being rejuvenated; PCN was completed recently; Pandan Reservoir have been spruced up with new amenities; broadwalk and islets.

On commercial sites near Jurong East, the white site should see a contender when the GLS tender by URA close towards the later part of this month. Soil testing are currently underway for a site situated closer to the International Business Park, slated for high rise office buildings according to the site plan for Jurong Lake District (JLD)
It is believed that JLD be built up with sustainability as its principal focus.

It has been cancelled... The owners go bankrupt.

Well, we know that for some time but we can't just leave a hole in the middle of the area. It is quite the eyesore. Has anyone manage to ask the relevant authorities on the plans for that plot of land now that the previous is bankrupt? Seriously, it has become a mosquito breeding ground.......:bash:

Tang Dynasty is now vacant land - already demolished along time ago.

Oh. That explains why I couldn't see the abandonned pagoda anymore from the train.

Oh. That explains why I couldn't see the abandonned pagoda anymore from the train.

Hi there. Heres a picture of it during the demolition. Taken on the bridge next to the site. The walls have been torn down as well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2971878370_59d689e953_o.jpg

Mith252,

An enquiry put forth to the authorities (URA & NEA) had provided the following updates for nearby concerned residents:
Here is the email from URA:

The Big Box development is temporarily put on hold by the owner. As the development is undertaken by a private developer, we do not have information on when the development will be completed. However, please be assured that the relevant agencies are actively working with the developer to restart the project as soon as possible.With regards to the mosquito breeding issue, I have referred your feedback to the National Environment Agency (NEA).

Was followed up with a an email from NEA in response to URA's communique:
I refer to your email to URA and their reply to you on 16 June 2010 and copied to The National Environment Agency (NEA) for our attention on the mosquito breeding issue.

As part of our surveillance programme, we last inspected the implicated site on 8 June 2010. No mosquito breeding was detected during the inspection. The maintenance agent has been taking various mosquito preventive measures at the said site. Their pest control workers have been deployed to carry out oiling and checking at the site two times a week. In addition, the rain water collected in the lower level has been pumped up from the site on daily basis.

We will monitor the site closely.
Thank you.

I received a call from NEA to follow up a few days after the email and to my understanding, NEA is aware and have been stepping up enforcement actions.

^^Thanks, man!! I never thought anyone would answer my question. Really appreciate the effort. Well, at least we know what is going on over there. I hope the company would be able to finish the BIG BOX asap. :)

Creditors had gone after TT International which is the owner of this plot of land.

From the website of TT International - "Ho Lee Construction Pte Ltd (“Ho Lee”) has on 19 January 2009 commenced winding up proceedings against the Company in relation to its alleged claim for S$12,624,763.63. Ho Lee is a building contractor."
The contractors pulled out and removed the cranes and construction machines from the site after May 2009. TT International ran into trouble with creditors.