VACANT LAND ADJACENT TO SIMEI MRT STATION (Development plan)

Mr Teo Chong Tee asked the Minister for National Development what is the development plan for the piece of unturfed vacant land adjacent to the Simei MRT Station.

Dr Lee Boon Yang (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, the vacant land adjacent to the Simei MRT Station is earmarked for commercial, institutional and residential development. HDB, however, has no immediate plans to develop this parcel of land.

Mr Teo Chong Tee (Changi): Sir, may I ask the Senior Minister of State whether he could request the HDB to turf the land in the meantime and make it available for residents to use for recreation or as a playground for games?

Dr Lee Boon Yang: Mr Speaker, Sir, I will be very happy to ask HDB to look into the Member's request.