However, the water is noted to be green in colour during dry weather and a murky brown after a downpour, the likely result of runoff from its urban catchment area.

[1] The new Jurong Lake District will offer a potential development area of 360 hectares, roughly the size of Marina Bay.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority said that some 750,000m2 of land will be set aside at Jurong Gateway, expected to attract billions of dollars in development, for offices, hotels, food and beverage and entertainment uses.

However, analysts say that the short 10–15 years time frame may be a little tight, due to the number of projects in progress and a dampened global economic climate.

[2] The Urban Redevelopment Authority announces a masterplan on 4 April 2008 to transform the area around Jurong Lake to a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in the next 10 to 15 years.