Singapore HDB forum suggestions benefit Kim Tian, Ghim Moh residents

Singapore HDB forum suggestions benefit Kim Tian, Ghim Moh residents

By Wong Siew Ying,

SINGAPORE: Residents in the Kim Tian and Ghim Moh areas are benefiting from recommendations from the Forum on HDB Heartware, aimed at giving people more say in the shaping of their neighbourhood.

The HDB has conducted a pilot project at a replacement site at Kim Tian Road to re-house residents in the Kampong Bahru and Henderson Road area, affected by the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS).

Lessees were consulted on the common facilities in their estates, through mail, internet and feedback sessions.

Some 500 households responded to the survey. 42 percent of them preferred the new precinct to be named Kim Tian Green, which has been approved.

A total of 83 percent of the respondents also supported the proposed locations for amenities like playground, activity court and garden.

HDB said 94 percent of the surveyed households agreed the consultation exercise was useful in promoting community bonding and ownership.

Separately, some residents at Ghim Moh will be the first to benefit from the enhancement of the Joint Selection Scheme under SERS.

Lessees of Blocks 9 to 12 and 9A to 12A will be allowed to select flats near their neighbours at the replacement site.
- CNA/so
Source : Channel NewsAsia  - 07 Jan 2008

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