SERANGOON GARDEN WAY (Development of vacant land)

Dr Lau Teik Soon asked the Minister for National Development and Communications whether there is any plan to develop the plot of vacant land, viz. Lot No. 266-2384 in Mukim XVIII, which is adjacent to the Serangoon Garden Market, and if not, whether it can be converted into a car park.

Dr Tan Eng Liang (for the Minister for National Development and Communications): Mr Speaker, Sir, the plot of land in question previously had a septic tank located within it. The septic tank has since been demolished and the area is now landscaped. From the planning viewpoint, there is no objection to convert this lot into a car park provided access is obtained via the existing access to the market off Serangoon Garden Way. In view of its critical location in relation to Serangoon Garden Circus, a new access to the site either from Serangoon Garden Way or Chartwell Drive is not desirable.

There is presently no plan to develop the vacant land. However, the PWD will undertake a further study into the feasibility of using it as a car park.