1975-: Development of Bukit Batok New Town began in December 1975, transforming the former quarrying village into a self-sustainable new town in the rough span of a decade. As a testament to its heritage, several norite formations and [[ridge]]s remained preserved, most of which can be found at both [[Bukit Batok Nature Park]] and [[Bukit Batok Town Park]] as a characteristic feature of the modern-day town.