Joo Koon

Joo Koon
Name transcription(s)
  Chinese 裕群
  Pinyin Yùqún
  Hokkien POJ Jū-kûn
  Malay Joo Koon
  Tamil ஜூ கூன்
Country  Singapore

Joo Koon is an industrial area in the western region of Singapore. Joo Koon is served by the Joo Koon MRT Station, which is the end point of the East West MRT Line. East of Joo Koon is Lok Yang and South is Gul. Joo Koon consists mostly of factories.

It is bounded by Upper Jurong Road, the Pan Island Expressway, Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim and Benoi Road.

Amenities and landmarks

Surrounding Joo Koon industrial town are Pasir Laba Camp, SISPEC, SAFTI, Jurong Camp, Singapore Discovery Centre and Arena Country Club.

There is a food centre located along Joo Koon Way. In addition, there is also a NTUC FairPrice Warehouse Club, office units all comes under one roof at FairPrice Hub Joo Koon, which is the town hub.

Residential

There is a dormitory called Jurong Apartments located near Joo Koon MRT Station.

Transport

Joo Koon MRT Station is located on Joo Koon Circle in the eastern side of the industrial estate. SBS Transit service 192 plies along the bounded roads of Benoi Road and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, of which is part of the Ayer Rajah Expressway. 182, 182M and 193 plies along Upper Jurong Road. 252 also goes to Joo Koon MRT Station but much slower than the MRT.

Neighbouring areas

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