IMPROVING LIFE FOR RESIDENTS
The town has seen “significant improvements aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents” over the last five years, the town council said in a media release.
A total of 18,909 households underwent the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, while 10,779 completed the Home Improvement Programme, and 33,818 households benefited from Repairs and Redecoration Works by the town council.
Across the town, 819 lifts were enhanced or upgraded through the Lift Replacement Programme.
The addition of 529 sheltered linkways and barrier-free access ramps, along with 126 drop-off porches, has improved accessibility and connectivity for residents.
Efforts have also been made to improve the amenities and recreational spaces, with 111 playgrounds, 68 game courts and 67 community plazas or halls developed.
In line with the SG Green Plan, Singapore’s sustainability roadmap, 37 community gardens were upgraded or built and 46,697 LED lights were installed across the town.
UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION
This year also marks a decade since the formation of the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC in 2015, noted Mr Wong. Mr Yam, Mr Zaqy and himself remain from the original team, while Ms Soh joined the ward in 2020.
“Over the last 10 years, we’ve had the joy of getting to know many families here. We’ve watched your children grow up, from little toddlers and primary school kids receiving Edusave Awards, to now many of them in university or even working,” said Mr Wong.
“We’ve even seen, for some of the older ones, your grandchildren being born and becoming part of our Marsiling-Yew Tee family. We’re all proud of how this town has become a home for every resident, young and old.”
In the last general election in 2020, the PAP team retained the GRC with 63.18 per cent of the votes against a Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) line-up. The SDP has again declared its intent to contest the ward in this year’s contest.
Speaking to the media after the event, Mr Yam said the PAP team welcomes the SDP challenge as it is “healthy for our democracy”.
“The SDP has been in Marsiling-Yew Tee for the last two general elections. So them staying, I don't think it's a major surprise,” said Mr Yam.
“We look forward to hearing them announce who their team members are, because they've undergone quite a number of changes over the years as well.”
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