SEMBAWANG INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (Development of light industries)

Mr Teong Eng Siong asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the development of light industries in addition to the proposed medium type industries in the industrial estate in the Sembawang Constituency.

Mr E. W. Barker (for the Minister for Finance): Sir, the Jurong Town Corporation is planning the development of 1,500 acres of sea-front land at Sembawang for heavy and medium industries. Immediately behind JTC's Sembawang Industrial Estate, the Housing and Development Board is planning to develop 300 acres of light industrial area as part of its Nee Soon New Town. There should, therefore, be adequate land for heavy, medium and light industries in Sembawang and Nee Soon.