Relocation of Sungei Road Market

Debated in Parliament on 4 Aug 2014.

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Ms Faizah Jamal requested an update on the relocation of Sungei Road market from the Minister for Environment and Water Resources.
The Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, stated that development plans for the area will be confirmed only after the completion of Jalan Besar MRT station in 2017, with advance notice given once the timeline is set.
The National Environment Agency has advised vendors to consider alternative plans, such as relocating to affordable hawker centre stalls.
The NEA, along with the Workforce Development Agency and Social Service Offices, will help extend work and financial assistance schemes to regular vendors who need support.

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Faizah Jamal

Ms Faizah Jamal asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources if he can provide an update on the relocation of the Sungei Road market.

Vivian Balakrishnan

The development plans for the Sungei Road area will only be confirmed after the completion of Jalan Besar MRT station in 2017. Advance notice will be given once the detailed implementation timeline is confirmed.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) has advised the vendors to consider alternative plans, including relocating to affordable piece and sundry stalls in hawker centres. NEA, together with the Workforce Development Agency and Social Service Offices, will facilitate the extension of the existing work and financial assistance schemes to those regular vendors who may need such assistance.

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Ms Faizah Jamal requested an update on the relocation of Sungei Road market from the Minister for Environment and Water Resources.
The Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, stated that development plans for the area will be confirmed only after the completion of Jalan Besar MRT station in 2017, with advance notice given once the timeline is set.
The National Environment Agency has advised vendors to consider alternative plans, such as relocating to affordable hawker centre stalls.
The NEA, along with the Workforce Development Agency and Social Service Offices, will help extend work and financial assistance schemes to regular vendors who need support.

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Relocation of Sungei Road Market

Debated in Parliament on 4 Aug 2014.

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Ms Faizah Jamal requested an update on the relocation of Sungei Road market from the Minister for Environment and Water Resources.
The Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, stated that development plans for the area will be confirmed only after the completion of Jalan Besar MRT station in 2017, with advance notice given once the timeline is set.
The National Environment Agency has advised vendors to consider alternative plans, such as relocating to affordable hawker centre stalls.
The NEA, along with the Workforce Development Agency and Social Service Offices, will help extend work and financial assistance schemes to regular vendors who need support.

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Faizah Jamal

Ms Faizah Jamal asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources if he can provide an update on the relocation of the Sungei Road market.

Vivian Balakrishnan

Page: 126

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Ms Faizah Jamal requested an update on the relocation of Sungei Road market from the Minister for Environment and Water Resources.
The Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, stated that development plans for the area will be confirmed only after the completion of Jalan Besar MRT station in 2017, with advance notice given once the timeline is set.
The National Environment Agency has advised vendors to consider alternative plans, such as relocating to affordable hawker centre stalls.
The NEA, along with the Workforce Development Agency and Social Service Offices, will help extend work and financial assistance schemes to regular vendors who need support.

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Faizah Jamal

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