More space may be freed up for housing in Bedok
SINGAPORE – With the completion of the Bedok Integrated Complex in 2017, more space could be freed up for housing purposes, said Senior Minister of State for National Development Lee Yi Shyan today (Jan 11).
Responding to questions by reporters after the official opening ceremony of the Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, Mr Lee, who is also Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC, said the existing Bedok Swimming Complex - which will be housed in the Bedok Intergrated Complex - could be use for housing purposes in future.
"I see potential for the swimming pool site (Bedok Swimming Complex) in future to be developed for housing," said Mr Lee.
The Bedok Integrated Complex will house Kampong Chai Chee Community Club, Bedok Sports Centre, Bedok Polyclinic an Eldercare Centre and Bedok Public Library.
Commenting on how the Housing and Development Board's Remaking Our Heartlands plans will change Bedok, Mr Lee said Bedok remains popular as a mature town.
"We often get request for people to want to buy resale flats here," added Mr Lee.
The new Bedok Interchange hawker centre has 70 stalls and will be able to seat about 1,000 persons. The hawker centre offers NETS contactless card payment to its customers. There are also five high - volume, low speed cooling fans and free wifi available at the hawker centre.
