POLYCLINIC AT GEK POH VILLE (Setting up)

Encik Harun Bin A. Ghani asked the Minister for Health whether his Ministry has any plan to set up a polyclinic for residents of Gek Poh Ville at Jurong West.

Dr Aline K. Wong (for the Minister for Health): Sir, the Ministry of Health plans to set up a polyclinic in Jurong West for the residents living in the New Town. MOH has submitted a request for land to build the polyclinic. The URA is in the process of identifying a suitable location under its new co-location concept. In the meantime, Jurong West residents can attend Jurong Polyclinic in Jurong East.

Encik Harun A. Ghani: Sir, I think the Minister should consider building a polyclinic at Nanyang Estate and Gek Poh Ville, because these are populated areas.

Dr Aline Wong: Sir, Jurong West New Town is currently about 60% developed. That is why we have plans for a new polyclinic there. As I told the Member just now, a suitable location has to be identified first.