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With the new Jurong Region MRT Line, a tight-knit community makes way for change
My Turf is a fortnightly series that aims to share untold stories of our neighbourhoods. In this instalment, we take a look at a block in Choa Chu Kang which will be acquired for construction of the Jurong Region Line.
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Esther Koh
While the new Jurong Region MRT Line will mean convenience and accessibility for many, for some residents and shopkeepers it will mean bidding long-term friendships, bonds, and a familiar community goodbye.
In order to construct the MRT line, the Government will be acquiring close to 24,000 sq m of land, including a 4,000 sq m plot in Choa Chu Kang which Block 303 in Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 sits on.
