Should The Singapore Scout Association (SSA) succeed in the bid to host The 23rd World Scout Jamboree will be held on Coney Island (Pulau Serangoon) and the adjacent mainland known as Punggol is located 15 km from the Changi International Airport and is a short 13 minutes drive on the expressway.
The Proposed Jamboree Site
Coney Island, alternatively known as Pulau Serangoon, is located off the north-eastern coast of Singapore. At its closest point, it is just 100-metres away from mainland Singapore, and is also a popular place for jet skiing and camping.

Located just 15km from the city centre, Coney Island is an excellent “eco-retreat from modernity”. Largely left in its pristine condition, the natural attributes of this island will be enhanced for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree to host adventure activities like watersports, camping and extreme sports. Two bridges provide easy access to Coney Island today.

Interesting Facts about Coney Island
At least two islands have been named Coney Island in Singapore's short colonial history. The first Coney Island was the original colonial name for Pulau Satumu (also spelt Setamu or Setumu), one of Singapore's off-shore islands on which the magnificent Raffles Lighthouse stands.

Today's Coney Island had originally been named Pulau Serangoon. It had remained uninhabited and is an important location for migratory birds like the endangered Magpie, Robin and Plover. Small fishing villages (called “Kelongs” in the Malay language) once dotted the waters off the island. In the early days, and for a long time, Coney Island was an island retreat popular with families looking for picnic spots. In present times, the island is popular for water-skiing, boating, and fishing.