ANG MO KIO RECREATIONAL PARK

Mr S. Vasoo asked the Minister for National Development (a) when the planned recreational park opposite Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 will be ready for public use; and (b) whether parking facilities will be provided within the park precincts.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: (a) The recreational park opposite Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 is being built in two phases. Phase 1 which covers 22 hectares is currently under construction and will be ready for public use by March 1987. Tenders for Phase 2 which covers 20 hectares will be called in April 1986. This phase is scheduled for completion by September 1987.

(b) When completed, car-parking facilities will be provided in the park. Other facilities will include a lotus/water lily pond, a multi-purpose field, a bicycle track, a jogging track, a keep-fit corner, a children's playground, park shelters and pergolas.