Category Archives: General

Space for wet markets

Posted on 26 Oct 2009 | Comments Off on Space for wet markets

But HDB cannot ensure success, or interfere in privately-run markets
Ms Fu explained that the HDB could not intervene if privately-run markets changed hands, since these changes of ownership were a result of market forces. — PHOTO: ZAOBAO

IF PEOPLE want wet markets in their neighbourhoods, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will provide space for them.

What it cannot do, however, is guarantee that these markets will succeed. Whether they do so is up to market forces, said Senior Minister of State for National Development Grace Fu.

In addition, the HDB cannot dictate which stalls will make up privately-run markets, which is for the operator to decide, she added, on the sidelines of an Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority event yesterday. Continue reading →

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8 parks in West connected

Posted on 25 Oct 2009 | Comments Off on 8 parks in West connected

The 23-km PCN joins eight parks in western Singapore – namely Choa Chu Kang Park, Villa Verde Park, Zhenghua Park, Dairy Farm Nature Park, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Batok Town Park, Limbang Park and Bukit Panjang Park. — ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

RESIDENTS in western Singapore can look forward to a wide array of exciting recreational experiences with the completion of the Western Adventure Park Connector Network (PCN) in 2015 as part of a plan to make nature sites more accessible.

The 23-km PCN joins eight parks in western Singapore – namely Choa Chu Kang Park, Villa Verde Park, Zhenghua Park, Dairy Farm Nature Park, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Batok Town Park, Limbang Park and Bukit Panjang Park. Continue reading →

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