There were a total of 105 persons voted for their preferred choices of high speed rail terminus in Singapore. The highest number of voters goes to Tuas West site.
Reasons for selecting which of the three sites are as follow:
Tuas West : 51 votes, 48.6%
- Lowest possible cost and largest potential site of development
- Greater potential to develop the under-developed land by linking to Tuas West MRT station (EW33)
- Able to meet the target completion date
- Security
Jurong East : 36 votes, 34.3%
- Most attractive site due to the integration of Jurong Lake District
- Greater connectivity to inner land so as to benefit more residents in Jurong East.
- Tapping to vibrancy of the Jurong regional center to boost the business activities there.
City Centre : 18 votes, 17.1%
- Most ideal location and the most challenging site due to the centralised city location. Can benefit affluent business travelers and owners
Those who voted for Tuas obviously doesnt know what HSR is all about.