|
|
|
 
Dear Residents of Nee Soon South,
As we approach the final lap of 2008, I am delighted to note that Nee Soon South has had a very satisfying and fruitful year. Coming on the back of the revelation that we were the top 10 most active PAP branch in 2007 and 2008, it is certainly an achievement to be proud of.
Let me begin with the line-up for our youths. They are now able to experience the societal responsibility because of the collaboration between the schools and community to work together. The learning spirit was also expanded with the Nee Soon South CC being the first to provide mobile library services. Our Citizen's Consultative Committee and Constituency Sports Club also worked with Nanyang Technological University to launch an exciting concrete canoe race at Lower Seletar Reservoir.
We have scored well in the area of improving commuting experience for our residents, especially after a series of enhancements were made to the traffic and road network near the Nuovo and Far Horizon condominiums. We have increased the timing for pedestrian crossing at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 and 9 so that residents can cross at a reasonable pace. To enhance safety measures for students of Anderson Primary School, countdown timers were installed at four crossings near the school, with some integrated into the 'red-man' display. For motorists, the traffic light signal cycle times have been reduced after 10pm to ensure faster activation
We have had incredible success with our Lift Upgrading Programmes (LUP), with approval secured for blocks 853 to 864, and 725 to 730, of which the latter was only attained after much negotiation with Housing Development Board (HDB) and the Ministry of National Development (MND). Of notable mention is the LUP for Blocks 779, 780 and 807 (4-storey blocks) which were achieved only after I succeeded in convincing HDB to do so.
We have also done much to help our needy, such as giving 1007 transport vouchers to our residents. We have also started our monthly hot meal programme in Zone C and D and distributed rice and food hampers to 150 needy residents on Vesak Day. On the medical front, we have also established a mobile clinic at block 858.
Finally, many programmes were planned for our residents' enjoyment this year, with a major one being the Concert by the Bay, which was graced by President S. R. Nathan.
It has certainly been a very active year for all of us here at Nee Soon South division and we are looking forward to another fruitful year ahead!
Er. LEE BEE WAH
MP FOR ANG MO KIO GRC AND ADVISER TO NEE SOON SOUTH GROs
December 2008
|
|
|
