JALAN ULU SEMBAWANG (Repairs)

Mr Teong Eng Siong asked the Minister for National Development and Communications when the repairs to Jalan Ulu Sembawang 3 km, and the track off Andrews Avenue will start and what is the estimated cost of the works.

Dr Tan Eng Liang (for the Minister for National Development and Communications): Mr Speaker, Sir, the making up of Jalan Ulu Sembawang from Hua Mien School to the 3rd km. Jalan Ulu Sembawang community centre will be tendered out today. 3rd September, 1976, and work will commence in October 1976. The estimated cost of the work is $29,055.

The track off Andrews Avenue is on private land and it is necessary to obtain the owner's consent to enter into the land to make the track. As soon as the owner's written consent is obtained, the proposal will be submitted to the Urban and Rural Services Committee for approval. The estimated cost of the work is about $29,220.