Keppel Bay Bridge also carries the lines for electricity, water, and other services to the island.

[3] The island became prosperous in mid-19th century thanks to the development of the Keppel Harbour.

As the previous name was deemed to be disagreeable for some and Pulau Hantu being the name of another island in Singapore, the government allowed the change.

[1] The island was part of a waterfront luxury development effort in 2008, and it was thereafter connected to the mainland via the construction of the Keppel Bay Bridge.

Today, Keppel Island houses high-end restaurants and a marina for yachts.