Originally designed to be a residential subzone, the first two housing estates were completed in 2000[9] and 2002[10] respectively, complemented with the re-location of Corporation Primary[11] and Westwood Secondary schools to the area in 2001, and the building of associated facilities for living.

It will be part of the 2 West Integrated industrial township, which includes the neighboring NTU, CleanTech Park and a section of Tengah[19].

Currently, there are 3 businesses that are currently operating at Bulim, namely Google, Kintetsu World Express (KWE) and recently LF Logistics.

This location for a Logistics Park makes strategic sense, as it is near the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), Kranji-Expressway (KJE), access to labour market with flats nearby, and connections to Boon Lay Bus Interchange via feeder bus service along Jurong West Street 25 and 23.

[citation needed] The public apartments and associated infrastructure are managed and maintained by West Coast Town Council.

Bulim is part of West Coast GRC after the 2020 general election and its member of parliament is Ms Foo Mee Har who is the MP for Ayer Rajah-Gek Poh division.