Plans for Sungei Road Market

Ms Faizah Jamal asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources what are the Government's future plans for the Sungei Road Market and what will be done to support the livelihoods of affected vendors with the construction of the Jalan Besar MRT Station.

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Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Vendors currently sell second-hand goods at the Sungei Road Temporary Hawking site from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm daily on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The area has been zoned for residential and commercial development. These developments are expected to commence after completion of the Jalan Besar MRT Station in 2016. The vendors will be given advanced notice to cease their operations on the site once the detailed implementation timeline is confirmed.

NEA has already advised the vendors to anticipate the redevelopment and to make alternative plans. Vendors who wish to continue their business may bid for Piece and Sundry stalls in hawker centres during the monthly tender exercises. NEA, WDA and the CDCs will assist those who wish to exit the trade with job opportunities and financial assistance where necessary.

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