About the CDC
South West CDC's vision, mission, and what we do.
Last updated 27 August 2026
About South West District
The South West District occupies about a third of Singapore’s land mass, spanning 17 divisions in 3 Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and 3 Single Member Constituencies (SMCs), namely Chua Chu Kang GRC, Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC, West Coast-Jurong West GRC, Bukit Gombak SMC, Jurong Central SMC and Pioneer SMC.
About South West CDC
The Community Development Councils (CDCs) were established under the People’s Association Act in 1997. Subsequently, the South West Community Development Council (CDC) was formed on 24 November 2001.
The CDC brings together government agencies, grassroots organisations (GROs), social service agencies (SSAs) and the private sector to strengthen the social fabric of Singapore. Through our programmes and initiatives, the CDC promotes social cohesion and encourages community ownership among residents, community and corporate partners.
Ms Low Yen Ling was appointed the Mayor of South West District on 27 May 2014. Ms Low is also the Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) & Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) & Adviser to Chua Chu Kang GRC.
Our vision
“Owning Your Community"
The South West District is envisioned to be a place where people care for one another, where the strong looks after the weak and where community ties are warm and resilient.
Our mission
a) Aggregator of Needs and Resources
b) Builder of Capability / Capacity in Partners
c) Connector of Communities