DEVELOPMENT OF AYER RAJAH ESTATE

Encik Abbas Abu Amin asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether there will be any public housing programme for development of Ayer Rajah Estate when the Singapore Armed Forces Units move out of their old camps in Dover Road later in 1987; (b) if so, whether the Housing and Development Board will consider building 5-room or executive flats there; and (c) whether he will give details of the housing programme, including the amenities to be provided.

Mr Dhanabalan: Mr Speaker, Sir, there will be public housing development in Ayer Rajah Estate when the Singapore Armed Forces Units move out of their camps in Dover Road later this year.

The types of flats to be built will depend on demand. Details of the development in this area are not available yet, as the plans have not been completed.

Encik Abbas Abu Amin (Pasir Panjang): Sir, when will this plan be finalized? And would it be possible for the HDB to discuss with the community leaders regarding additional facilities and amenities required to meet the need of the residents, shopkeepers and stallholders in the estate?

Mr Dhanabalan: I cannot tell the Member when the plans will be completed. But when we have some final plans, we will certainly show them to the Member. 11.22 am