Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Sir, I have been requesting sheltered pedestrian crossing for my Kaki Bukit ward, a Silver Zone, in previous MOT COS debates. I would like to continue my request this year, as it is a crucial feature to have, especially for my elderly Kaki Bukit residents.
Sir, my ward consists of HDB blocks that were built in the late 70s and early 80s and have a high number of aged residents. There are two neighbourhood centres with each housing a food centre, wet market, shops and supermarket. These two neighbourhood centres, Blocks 537 to 539 and Blocks 509 to 511 precincts of Bedok North Steet 3, are the focal points for my residents for their daily needs, such as grocery shopping and eating their meals. Like any other neighbourhood centres, they also attract many non-residents to come and shop and fulfil their food cravings when many come by their own vehicles or commute by public transport.
Sir, in the last few years, we have witnessed erratic weather conditions: super heavy rains and strong wind, especially during the monsoon season. For the past few years also, there has also been an increase in PMA users in my ward due to the ageing population. Hence, Sir, I have been persistent in my request to MOT for sheltered pedestrian crossings in my Kaki Bukit ward, linking the 17 blocks and the nearby bus stop to these two neighbourhood centres.
The Senior Minister of State for Transport (Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan): Separately, also in Bedok, Mr Faisal Abdul Manap would be pleased to know that as part of HDB’s upcoming Bedok North Springs BTO, HDB plans to build a high covered linkway across Bedok North Street 3 to Block 509.
Ministry of Transport
5 March 2025
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