ANG MO KIO NEW TOWN (Industrial development)

Mr Yeo Toon Chia asked the Minister for National Development and Communications if he will enlighten the House on the different types of industries planned for the industrial site in Ang Mo Kio New Town and when construction is expected to be completed; and whether the Housing and Development Board will liaise with the Economic Development Board on the possibility of setting up factories in the area.

Dr Tan Eng Liang (for the Minister for National Development and Communications): Sir, approximately 100 hectares of land has been set aside for industrial development in Ang Mo Kio New Town. Generally, the type of industries to be set up should not pose any pollution problem and should provide job opportunities for the residents in Ang Mo Kio New Town.

To cater for the small industries, terrace factories for metal workshops, carpentry workshops and engineering workshops will be constructed in stages from this year 1977 to 1979. Some vacant sites will also be set aside for leasing to light industries. The specific types of industries will depend on the recommendation of the Economic Development Board and the acceptance of the various relevant Authorities, such as Anti-Pollution Unit, Public Health Department and Factory Inspectorate.

The Housing and Development Board is liaising closely with the Economic Development Board on the development of these industrial sites.