IN JULY, the two opposition wards of Hougang and Potong Pasir were told they would get their much-awaited lift upgrading earlier than expected.
Last night, it was officially confirmed that the Government had picked the blocks that would get a lift landing on every floor.
The announcement came from the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) grassroots advisers in both wards, which had been told after the 2006 General Election that they would be last in line for the Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP).
The adviser in Potong Pasir, Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, said nine blocks had been picked for the LUP. They are Blocks 101 to 109 in Potong Pasir Avenue 1.
Mr Sitoh, the PAP’s candidate in Potong Pasir in the last two general elections, added: ‘I’m very happy the LUP is coming to Potong Pasir.
‘This new facility will certainly benefit our residents, especially our senior citizens. I look forward to successfully implementing this project in our estate.’
He will be sending out a circular to residents in the selected blocks soon. Continue reading
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