Bakau LRT station is an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) station on the Sengkang LRT line East Loop in Rivervale, Sengkang, Singapore along Rivervale Drive between the junctions of Rivervale Street and Sengkang East Way. It is located near North Spring Primary School. Etymology The bakau (Malay for mangrove tree) wood was popularly used as a building foundation. The word "bakau" brings the idea of strong foundation. History The station opened on 18 January 2003, along with the rest of the Sengkang LRT line East Loop. References External links 2003 establishments in Singapore Railway stations opened in 2003 Light Rail Transit (Singapore) stations LRT stations in Sengkang