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South West Community Development Council

2001 establishments in SingaporeBoon LayBukit BatokBukit MerahChoa Chu Kang
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South West CDC map 2015
South West CDC map 2015

The South West Community Development Council is one of five Community Development Councils (CDCs) set up across the Republic of Singapore to aid in local administration of governmental policies and schemes. They are funded in part by the government although they are free to engage in fund-raising activities. The South West Community Development Council (CDC) was formed on 24 November 2001. Spanning the south-western region of Singapore, covering a third of its land area. The District has about 220,000 households with over 750,000 residents. The District has a characteristically high concentration of industrial estates, including the Jurong Islands and Tuas area.

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South West Community Development Council
Jalan Buroh, Singapore Boon Lay

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