LAND BETWEEN BISHAN STREET 22/24 AND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Development into Garden Park)

Encik Ibrahim bin Othman asked the Minister for National Development whether his Ministry will consider developing the land between Bishan Street 22/24 and Catholic High School into a Garden Park.

Mr Lim Hng Kiang (for the Minister for National Development): Sir, the land bounded by Bishan Street 22, Street 24 and Catholic High School is earmarked for long-term public housing development. The 3.6 hectare site is expected to yield about 500 flats.

To meet the recreational needs of the residents in the Bishan area, HDB is currently building a neighbourhood park in front of Block 287. The park will be completed by 1994. This is in addition to the existing Bishan Park which serves the whole of Bishan New Town.

Encik Ibrahim bin Othman (Thomson GRC): Sir, what is the time-frame for the implementation of the development plans? In the meanwhile, would the Minister consider beautifying the location as mentioned?

Mr Lim Hng Kiang: The construction of the neighbourhood park has already started, and it will be finished by 1994. So there is no need to make interim provision.