Ensuring Age-appropriate Public Playgrounds Near Preschools

Mr Ng Shi Xuan asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry ensures that there are age-appropriate public playgrounds near preschools; and (b) if so, how.

The Housing and Development Board plans and designs playgrounds in Build-To-Order projects for two groups of children – those aged two to five years old, and those aged five to 12 years old. Playgrounds for children aged two to five years are typically sited near preschools. In some areas, both types of playgrounds are co-located.