ALJUNIED CRESCENT (Development of vacant land)

Encik Othman bin Haron Eusofe asked the Minister for National Development if he will provide details of the proposed development on the two plots of vacant land beside Block 119 Aljunied Crescent and the expected date of completion.

Mr Lee Yock Suan (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, as the Member is aware, there are three vacant plots of land around Block 119 Aljunied Crescent. The largest one, opposite the swimming complex at Aljunied Avenue 2, will be developed as an extension of the Town Centre. The development will include shops, offices, and HDB Area Office and a multi-storey car park with 250 lots. The project is expected to be completed in mid-1985.

The two other pieces of land next to Block 119 are located along Aljunied Crescent. Both land parcels are not earmarked for any specific development, but are reserved for use according to future needs.

Encik Othman bin Haron Eusofe (Geylang Serai): Mr Speaker, Sir, will the Minister of State ask the HDB to allow the other two plots of land to be used as a fitness park until it is time to develop them?

Mr Lee Yock Suan: Mr Speaker, Sir, I will ask HDB to consider this suggestion.