PULAU TEKONG (Development schemes)

Mr Lim Cher Kheng asked the Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing what schemes have been planned for development in Pulau Tekong; whether Kampong Serabian is included in these schemes; and what effect they will have on the residents therein.

Inche Abdul Hamid Bin Haji Jumat: Various development schemes in hand or under consideration for Pulau Tekong Besar include the construction of a new pier at Kampong Pahang, repair of the bridge and public latrine at Kampong Selabin (which the Honourable Member is presumably referring to as Kampong Serabian in his question), the construction of a light road from Kampong Selabin to Kampong Pahang at one end of the island and Kampong Pasir at the other end, and the purchase of about 6� acres of land at Kampong Pahang for future development. The schemes will result in improved amenities for the island residents generally.