The Potter's Garden, a five-hectare park in JTC’s Jurong Innovation District (JID) opens to the public today. Featuring greenery and nature across seven football fields, the park has been refreshed for workers in the advanced manufacturing hub, nearby residents, and nature enthusiasts.
The Potter’s Garden: A Name to Honour Jurong’s Heritage
Originally launched in 2014 as Jurong Eco-Garden, the park has been renamed to honour Jurong’s pottery legacy and its connection to Singapore's last two dragon kilns at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle and Jalan Bahar Clay Studios, which are located next to the park. JTC worked with both pottery studios, along with community potters and artists, to showcase their ceramic works throughout the park.
Building Industry in Nature
Located within JID's CleanTech Park, the park shows how nature and industry can come together to create a green sanctuary for workers in the district’s advanced manufacturing hub.
The rejuvenation of The Potter’s Garden reflects JTC’s vision of building industry in nature. New trees and palms were added to complement existing mature vegetation, creating a green canopy of over 1,500 trees. Designed to imitate the natural forest structure, the lush greenery provides habitats for wildlife within the industrial development. Notable conservation-significant species occasionally sighted there include the Straw-headed Bulbul, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, and Oriental Magpie-robin.
The park’s rich biodiversity is further enhanced by the expansion of the Butterfly Garden, providing more nectar sources and host plants for butterflies and caterpillars. At least 26 butterfly species can be spotted in The Potter’s Garden, including the critically-endangered Harlequin butterfly at the park's Summit Forest.
The rejuvenation, centered on biodiversity and sustainability improvements, was carried out with urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy SJ Group and landscape architect Henning Larsen. Nature-based solutions were incorporated to manage rainwater sustainably, with an enhanced eco-pond designed to store stormwater during heavy rainfall. 65% of the stormwater are then filtered and reused for practical needs such as watering plants.
Enhanced Community Amenities
Community feedback gathered from surveys conducted in 2021 played a key role in shaping the park’s new design, leading to the introduction of new amenities that address diverse needs. These include two new playgrounds, a fitness corner, refurbished footpaths, and a revamped pavilion popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.
The Potter’s Garden was officially opened today by Minister Desmond Lee, Member of Parliament (MP) for the West Coast-Jurong West Group Representation Constituency. “I am delighted that the Potter’s Garden has reopened today, as a beautiful green space that will benefit our residents. The Potter’s Garden celebrates the area’s rich pottery legacy, with Singapore’s last two dragon kilns found here and their work featured in the park. Residents can enjoy lush greenery, rich biodiversity, and community amenities for all generations – from children’s play zones to elder-friendly fitness corners," said Minister Desmond Lee.
"The Potter’s Garden rejuvenation reflects JTC’s commitment to retaining and enhancing nature as a valuable asset. It is important for us to integrate green and public spaces within our industrial estates to support well-being and build stronger communities," said Nelson Liew, Group Director, New Estates, JTC. "We also embrace the heritage of the spaces we develop. Renaming this park pays tribute to the pioneers of Singapore's pottery and ceramics craft who shaped this area's identity."
The public and nearby residents can easily access The Potter’s Garden via the pedestrian overhead bridge located near Block 864A Jurong West Street 81, which opened earlier this year in February.
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