LORONG BUANG KOK AND LORONG CHENG LIM (Drainage system in farm areas)

Mr Ng Kah Ting asked the Minister for Law, the Environment and Science and Technology whether he is aware that the drainage system in the farm areas of Lorong Buang Kok and Lorong Cheng Lim is inadequate, and what plans the Ministry of the Environment has to improve the drainage system.

Mr Barker: Sir, my Ministry is implementing a drainage improvement scheme in three phases in the Punggol/Serangoon area. The widening and deepening of Sungei Tongkang Pechah is in progress and will cost about $1.1 million. Tenders have been called for the widening, deepening and concrete lining of Sungei Tongkang along Lorong Buang Kok, near its junction with Yio Chu Kang Road.

The widening and deepening of the other drains including the drains serving the farmlands near Lorong Cheng Lim and Lorong Buang Kok will be carried out as soon as funds are approved.