TOA PAYOH NORTH/LORONG 1 (Alternative car parking facilities)

Dr Ho Tat Kin asked the Minister for National Development what alternative car parking facilities are being planned for residents at Toa Payoh North and Lorong 1 where Mass Rapid Transit work has taken up much of the existing car park areas.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: Sir, two car parks at Toa Payoh North and Lorong 1 are affected by the MRT work, Of the 1,109 lots in these two car parks, only 92 lots are taken up by the MRT work. According to the HDB, there are sufficient car parking lots to meet the needs of residents. Nevertheless, the HDB is monitoring the sale of season tickets closely. If the existing parking lots prove to be insufficient, the Board will provide temporary parking facilities. The MRT work is expected to be completed by mid-1987 when the 92 affected lots will be restored for parking use.