TELOK BLANGAH REGIONAL PARK (Particulars)

Mr Rohan bin Kamis asked the Minister for National Development what is the progress of the development of the adjacent areas to Telok Blangah Heights into a regional park; what facilities will be available; when will the project be completed and what will be the cost involved.

Mr Lee Yock Suan (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, the Concept Plan for the development of the areas adjacent to Telok Blangah Heights into a regional park has been completed. Facilities to be provided include look-out points, children's play-ground, fitness course, refreshment kiosks, park furniture, footpaths, park lightings, car parks and access road. The whole project is estimated to cost $3.6 million. Funds will be sought from Treasury in April this year for the project to be implemented in the latter part of the year. The whole project is expected to be completed by December 1985.