ELECTRICITY FOR JALAN ULU SEMBAWANG

Mr Teong Eng Siong asked the Minister for Law and National Development whether and when it is proposed to supply electricity to the area between 1 1/2 m.s. and 1 3/4 m.s. Jalan Ulu Sembawang in the Sembawang Constituency.

Mr E. W. Barker: Mr Speaker. Sir, electricity supply to the area between 1 1/2 m.s, and 1 3/4 m.s. Jalan Ulu Sembawang is included in the Mandai-Tekong Village scheme which covers a large area in the three constituencies of Bukit Panjang, Nee Soon, and Sembawang.

Construction work commenced early last month and the whole scheme is expected to be completed before the end of the year.