Residents petition against construction work at their doorstep
By Ng Jing Yng, TODAY | Posted: 07 June 2011 0619 hrs <LINK href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/phpNt45z5.jpg" rel=image_src>
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SINGAPORE: The residents of a Bukit Timah condominium are upset that construction work for an MRT station is taking place right at their doorstep.
While the drilling has begun for the King Albert Park MRT Station, part of the Downtown Line 2, Maplewoods residents said they only found out recently that the construction space for the tunnel-boring machine is located at their condominium's exit and entrance points.
Residents told MediaCorp that, from this Saturday, they would have to take an alternative route from the condominium, which many claimed would be dangerous and inconvenient for their children going to the nearby Methodist Girls' School (MGS), given the presence of heavy construction vehicles and fast-moving vehicles.
Motorists leaving the condominium will also have to contend with fast-moving traffic along Bukit Timah Road. Many wanted to know why they were not consulted in advance as the boring activity would also block rubbish trucks and fire engines from entering the condominium area.
Out of the condominium's 697 units, 458 signed a petition which was sent to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Residents also met their Member of Parliament Christopher De Souza to highlight their worries.
Ms Nancy Lim, 41, who has a daughter studying in Primary 1 in MGS, said: "We are aware that the train station will come to benefit Bukit Timah residents but there has to be some sort of burden sharing. This area is very densely populated and we would like an explanation."
Mr De Souza said the residents had "genuine concerns" and told MediaCorp that some solutions would be offered at a meeting on Tuesday.
Options include opening up a link between Maplewoods and MGS and having a dedicated filter lane into Bukit Timah Road for exiting drivers.
"I won't be able to address all the concerns as there are construction limitations. But I'll do my best," Mr De Souza said.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in response to media queries, said officers had regularly updated residents on construction work and had reviewed the traffic scheme following their feedback.
While disruptions were expected, its spokesperson said the LTA would work closely with residents and Mr De Souza to provide regular updates and address concerns.
More details of the review will be made known at Tuesday's meeting. - TODAY
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SINGAPORE: The residents of a Bukit Timah condominium are upset that construction work for an MRT station is taking place right at their doorstep.
While the drilling has begun for the King Albert Park MRT Station, part of the Downtown Line 2, Maplewoods residents said they only found out recently that the construction space for the tunnel-boring machine is located at their condominium's exit and entrance points.
Residents told MediaCorp that, from this Saturday, they would have to take an alternative route from the condominium, which many claimed would be dangerous and inconvenient for their children going to the nearby Methodist Girls' School (MGS), given the presence of heavy construction vehicles and fast-moving vehicles.
Motorists leaving the condominium will also have to contend with fast-moving traffic along Bukit Timah Road. Many wanted to know why they were not consulted in advance as the boring activity would also block rubbish trucks and fire engines from entering the condominium area.
Out of the condominium's 697 units, 458 signed a petition which was sent to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Residents also met their Member of Parliament Christopher De Souza to highlight their worries.
Ms Nancy Lim, 41, who has a daughter studying in Primary 1 in MGS, said: "We are aware that the train station will come to benefit Bukit Timah residents but there has to be some sort of burden sharing. This area is very densely populated and we would like an explanation."
Mr De Souza said the residents had "genuine concerns" and told MediaCorp that some solutions would be offered at a meeting on Tuesday.
Options include opening up a link between Maplewoods and MGS and having a dedicated filter lane into Bukit Timah Road for exiting drivers.
"I won't be able to address all the concerns as there are construction limitations. But I'll do my best," Mr De Souza said.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in response to media queries, said officers had regularly updated residents on construction work and had reviewed the traffic scheme following their feedback.
While disruptions were expected, its spokesperson said the LTA would work closely with residents and Mr De Souza to provide regular updates and address concerns.
More details of the review will be made known at Tuesday's meeting. - TODAY
