The old Shuqun Secondary School, a familiar silhouette for many who grew up in the west, sits on roughly 30,000 sqm of land that the URA has earmarked for a 4.5 plot‑ratio residential push. Think of it as a hawker centre that’s been cleared to make way for a new mall – the space is prime, the footfall is guaranteed, and the price tags will reflect the buzz. The plan is to crank out about 1,800 new homes, a mix that leans 60 % private condos and 40 % HDB flats, ranging from 500 sq ft cosy units for first‑timers to 1,200 sq ft family‑friendly layouts.
A 30,000 sqm former school site transforms into 1,800 homes, 60 % condos, 40 % HDB, ranging 500‑1,200 sq ft.
Key takeaways:
- GFA: ~90,000 sq m, enough for two to three high‑rise towers.
- Connectivity: Direct MRT access (North–South, East‑West, and the upcoming Jurong Region Line), plus an underground link to the Cross‑Island Line.
- Roads: AYE and Jurong Canal Road keep cars moving; pedestrian pathways will stitch the site to Jurong Lake Gardens and nearby retail hubs.
The surrounding amenities read like a checklist for a comfortable life: JCube, JEM Mall, and Jurong East Shopping Centre for retail therapy; River Valley Primary, Commonwealth Secondary, and Jurong East Primary within a kilometre for school runs; Jurong Community Hospital and polyclinics for health needs; and green lungs such as Jurong Lake Gardens and the upcoming park connectors.
The URA’s “green and livable” guidelines will also bring a district‑cooling plant and a pneumatic waste system – think of it as the city’s version of a well‑maintained air‑conditioner that never blows hot air.
Price expectations are realistic. Private condos in the area are fetching $1,200‑$1,400 psf, while new HDB flats hover around $380‑$420 psf.
The proximity to the lake district and the future CRL station should add a modest premium, much like a COE price jump when demand spikes. Rental yields for private units are projected at 3.5‑4 %, aligning with current market trends.
Regulatory milestones are clear: the URA will release the site for a Government Land Sale in the first half of 2026, planning approval should follow within a year, construction could start in 2027, and the towers might be topped out by 2030‑2031. This follows the broader H2 GLS programme already in motion, which targets approximately 4,725 units across multiple well-located sites islandwide.
Public consultation is slated for mid‑2026, giving locals a chance to voice concerns.
If all goes to plan, the development will welcome 4,500‑5,000 residents, create about 1,200 construction jobs, and add a fresh slice of urban living to Jurong East’s ever‑growing skyline.
The market’s appetite is strong – first‑time buyers and upgraders are queuing up like they do at a hawker stall during lunch hour, keen for a slice of this new neighbourhood.
The government will also demolish existing state property to make way for the new development.
1H 2026 GLS marks the largest Reserve List supply since 2H 2021, featuring significant parcels like the Town Hall Link site.
