Past
- This park was developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988
- During World War II, the Japanese selected the Lorong Sesuai site as a memorial for the soldiers who died. All that remains are two pillars and 120 concrete steps leading up to a transmission tower. A memorial plaque lies at the foot of the stairs to inform visitors of the significance and meaning of the location
Present- The serene ambience of the park provides an ideal ambience for a peaceful nature walk. Near the entrance of the park, at the foot of a high cliff wall, is a picturesque pond. The pond runs deep and still - a relic from the mining days of the region
In the past it was used as a mining site but now it is used by people to exercise or have a peaceful walk unlike the noisy quarry site in the past.
Little Guilin (小桂林）
Past
- Constructed from a disused granite quarry
Present
- The Housing and Development Board had originally intended to fill the quarry up and build a road on it in 1984. It was converted to a pond instead when it was realized that the existing quarry had rugged granite outcrops and a contrasting backdrop of green hills that gave it a pleasant look. The surrounding areas were also beautified and made accessible by placing granite blocks on the retaining walls and adding footpaths, lights and seating
West Mall
Past
- Located in the heart of Bukit Batok Central since 1998
Present
- Indulge in great shopping, exciting activities and fun entertainment with an excellent mix of retail offerings spread over 6 floors: fashion and accessories; jewellery, gifts and specialty items; cafes and restaurants, food court, a 6-hall Cineplex, telcos, post office, electrical and household store, community library and a supermarket
There are more shops now then in the past and the mall looks nicer than last time.
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