IN JULY, the two opposition wards of Hougang and Potong Pasir were told they would get their much-awaited lift upgrading earlier than expected.
On Friday 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.
In Hougang, the PAP's Eric Low said LUP had reached the constituency, but he refused to disclose how many blocks had been selected. He plans to announce the news today at a grassroots event.
'It is a result of our efforts over the years,' he told The Straits Times.
'For residents living in blocks that are more than 20 years old, there are likely to be people around 60 to 70 years old. Without a lift on every floor, it is definitely a burden for them.'
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Result of their efforts over the years???
He has just proven himself to be another shameless pappy and a loyal lackey.
And finally they realise there are also old folks in oppositions' ward that need the lift upgrading. After so many years of threatening with no upgrade, wards become slums and still they fail, now they have a change of tactic to play as mr nice santa claus, give 1st then ask for votes.
HG and PP resident, take the upgrade and do not feel that you owe them, it is they who owe you for many years. Please continue to vote wisely, 33.3% depend on you.