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TownPublished by Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council MCI (P) 116/11/2017

P4 Town Councillor Chart Bukit Panjang P6 Toh Yi COmmunity Garden Harvest Day Community P8 Keep corridors free from obstruction Garden Day 2 Talk of the Town Talk of The Town 3 Bukit Panjang Community Garden Day

Bukit Panjang, the first These community gardens constituency with the most which form an intra- number of community gardens, constituency garden trail, has proudly entered the are effective in reducing Book of Records! carbon footprints and serve as platforms for community It was hard to miss the palpable bonding and experiential excitement that filled the air for learning for all age groups. over 300 community gardeners

gathered at the community hall A giant veggie growing adjacent to Blocks 226 and 229 Pending Road. competition, and gardening workshop organised by the Held on 17 December 2017, National Parks Board were also the Bukit Panjang Community lined up for residents. Eager to Garden Day celebrated the bring home the upsized greens dedicated efforts of all who harvested by the community contributed to the 15 flourishing gardeners, residents made Dr presenting prizes to winners of community gardens and bore their purchases happily with all “Giant Vegetable Growing Competition” witness to the significant Bountiful harvests proceeds going to charity. milestone. 4 Talk of The Town Talk of The Town 5

Term of Office : 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Sep 2019

Holland-Bukit Key Officers of Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council: Panjang Town General Manager/Secretary: Ms Juliana Lim Asst. General Manager: Mr Ng Choon Joo & Mr Lawrence Toh Chairman Vice-Chairman Vice-Chairman Elected Member Elected Member Council Sr/Finance & Admin Manager: Ms Hoon Yuen Har & Dr Teo Ho Pin Ms Sim Ann Mr Dr Mr Ms Eileen Kiew MP for Bukit Panjang MP for Holland- GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC SMC (Bukit Timah) (Zhenghua) (Cashew) (Ulu Pandan)

Contracts Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Mr Tay Bok Hock, Mr Ang Chee Siah, Mdm Soh Bong Chee, Mr Kevin Teh Mr Tang Chuy Tik, Mr Chua Chin Yong, Mr Tan Koon Sheng, Mr Eugene De Rozario Mr Ong Jenn Shyan, Louis Vincent Shirley Tony James Kenneth Jason

Estate Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Mr Goh Ting Meng, Mr Kiew Hui Meng, Mdm Ke Chui Khim Mr Kiang Choon Tong Mdm Yim Yuen Chun, Mr Pang Hsue Teck, Mr Dahlan Bin Mr Leong Mun Khun, Mrs Lydia Neo Mdm Tan Chew Wah, Tommy Alex Jenny Edwin Hussin Johnny June

Finance Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Mr Ong Han Cheong Mr Tan Kian Huay Mr Tan Hock Tiat Mr Lim Thiam Huat, Mr Lee Theng Liang Ms Tan Pia Tiang Mr Ho Yew Keong Mdm Liu Yuen Lian, Andrew Ann

Project Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Mr Chng Siong Soon, Mr Jayaram s/o Mr Neo Say Keong Mr Goh Lay See Ms Lee Wan Cheng, Mr Yip W K Aloysius Mr Chan Soong Mun, Mr William Raja s/o Mr Ang Kok Leong, Mr Ho Guo Liang Tony Letchumanan Alice Leslie Simmon Ruben Ebyneyen Raymond

Publicity Committee

Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Mr Tng Ah Yiam Mr Chandramogan Ms Chew Hwee Inn, Ms Chua Chiew Ping Mdm Heng Hock Lian, Mr Nah Tua Bah Mdm Norazizah Binte Mr Wong Boon Keng, s/o Muthayya Irene Lily Mohd Tajudin George 6 Talk of the Town Talk of The Town 7

With festive lanterns, colourful floral arrangements and auspicious decorations all in place, Toh Yi Community Garden welcomed a bountiful Lunar New Zhenghua Year Harvest on 10 February 2018. Together with community gardeners and residents, Ms Sim Ann and Mr Sim Eng Tong, CEO of Biomax Technologies, took part in the harvest and visited the Biomax BioMini Tree Planting Digester site.

Residents were up bright and The introduction of the Biomax BioMini Digester is a early to join Mr Liang Eng Hwa big step towards tackling food waste and achieving an eco-friendly and sustainable cycle of planting, growing and grassroots leaders on a trail and recycling. This nifty machine converts all food- to keep the neighbourhood clean. related waste into organic, odourless and pathogen- With tongs and trash bags in hand, free fertilisers, allowing community gardeners and the exercise is a timely reminder volunteers to continue growing healthy and organic for all that little actions can go a greens for the community. long way to help cleaners maintain the cleanliness of their living The enriching morning was nicely rounded off with a environment! viewing of the photo collage of the largest vegetables Toh Yi grown at the community garden in 2017 while everyone The morning was also made extra enjoyed delightful snacks special for residents who planted amid happy chatter. 50 Syzygium Myrtifolium trees with Community their friends and family at the field Garden beside Segar Palmview Link House. Harvest Day Bukit Panjang Tree Planting Day The rain that persisted through the morning quickly stopped as Bukit Panjang constituency got ready for their annual Tree Planting Day.

With the sun shining bright, Dr Teo Ho Pin and grassroots volunteers picked up their shovels to plant 23 young Cyrtostachys lakkas along the void deck of Block 253 Bangkit Road. A common variety of plant in Singapore, it can be recognised by its palm leaves and striking red trunk.

After settling the plants into their new homes, the volunteers were treated to a sumptuous lunch below the block as a way of thanking them for their tireless contributions to the community! Keep Corridors Free from Obstruction

Cluttered corridors can cause potential fire hazards. For your own safety, please ensure common corridors remain clean and clutter-free.