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TownPublished by Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council MCI (P) 112/11/2018 ELEVATING LIFT SAFETY STANDARDS LIFT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME IN OUR TOWN

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P7 BUKIT PANJANG LUNAR NEW YEAR LIGHT-UP CEREMONY

P8 NEW OFFICE @ BLOCK 3 ROAD 2 Talk of the Town ELEVATING LIFT SAFETY STANDARDS Lifts are indispensable amenities that safety performance while 864 lifts bring great convenience and efficiency will also be progressively equipped to residents. To ensure compliance with new safety components over the with codes and standards, lifts which next 10 years. have been in operation for less than 18 years from the Lift Enhancement These steps taken to modernise Programme’s (LEP) commencement lifts will take about two weeks each date will soon be upgraded with to complete, with a lift surveillance improved safety features. system also on schedule to be implemented. Residents can look Under the LEP funded by the Housing forward to the upgraded lifts with Development Board, 80 lifts in heightened safety, providing greater Holland-Bukit Panjang Town will be assurance for all. installed with measures to enhance

Modern safety features will include Slack-stop safety Safety light curtains device Provides sensory input that Stops lift from moving when holds lift doors fully open while governor rope starts to slack passengers enter and exit to reduce possibility of contact and injury

Overspeed Interlocking switch protection with for lift door panels braking function Ensures lift stops moving Monitors lift car’s speed, detects immediately and remain in uncontrolled movement and position whenever lift door slows lift car to a safe stop panels are open

Door movement Safety barrier sensor A vertical panel will extend Detects and stops lift car from downwards from the lift car moving when doors are not entrance to prevent passengers properly closed from falling into the lift shaft if doors are opened above the levelling position Features already in place Emergency Battery-powered communication automatic rescue bell device Allows lift passengers to alert Brings affected lift to the nearest the relevant personnel who can landing and opens doors for deploy the emergency response residents to make a safe exit team in the event of power failure Talk of The Town 3 COMPLETED

WORKS Linkways from Block 4 to 13 Toh Yi Drive If you are a fitness enthusiast, you may have noticed the upgraded exercise equipment located at fitness corners all around the Town. Together with linkways, link bridge and barrier-free access (BFA) features like the ramp that were constructed over the past two years from 2017 to 2018, these amenities are all part of the Town Council’s continual improvement work projects to enhance the quality of your living environment. Linkways from Block 536 to 538 Jelapang Road Promoting healthy living and encouraging bonding, as well as increasing mobility and improving safety, be sure to utilise these amenities with family and friends. To recap, here are the locations where you can find them:

New Access at Block 309A Car Park

Elderly fitness corner Elderly fitness corner at N5 Park between Block 202 and CASHEW 205, Clementi Avenue 6

New BFA to Car Park at Block 318A

Elderly fitness corner at ULU PANDAN Block 2, Queens Road ZHENGHUA Elderly fitness corner at Block 469, Segar Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 620, Bukit Panjang Ring Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 481, Segar Road Adult fitness corner at Block 626, Senja Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 503, Jelapang Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 631, Senja Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 506, Jelapang Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 652, Senja Link Elderly fitness corner at Block 517, Jelapang Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 523, Jelapang Road Elderly fitness corner at Block 527, Jelapang Road Gym equipment BUKIT PANJANG at 256 Bankit Road 4 Talk of the Town

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 Council Chairman Sr/Finance & Admin Manager: Ms Hoon Yuen Har & Dr Ms Eileen Kiew MP for Bukit Panjang SMC

Audit

Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Mr Ong Han Cheong Mr Chng Siong Soon, Mr Chan Soong Mun, Ms Chua Chiew Ping Tony Leslie Contracts

Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Mr Ang Chee Siah, Mdm Soh Bong Chee, Ms Chew Hwee Inn, Mr Eugene De Vincent Shirley Irene Rozario Estate

Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Mr Pang Hsue Teck, Mr Kiew Hui Meng, Mr Dahlan Bin Mr Kiang Choon Tong Edwin Alex Hussin Finance

Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Mr Tng Ah Yiam Mr Lee Theng Liang Mr Leong Mun Khun, Mr Lim Thiam Huat, Johnny Andrew Project

Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Mr Tay Bok Hock, Committee Mr Chandramogan Mr Ang Kok Leong, Mr Goh Lay See Louis s/o Muthayya Raymond

Publicity

Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Committee Mr Wong Boon Keng, Mr Jayaram s/o Mr Chua Chin Yong, Mdm Heng Hock Lian, George Letchumanan James Lily Talk of The Town 5

Vice-Chairman Vice-Chairman Elected Member Elected Member Ms Mr Dr Mr Christopher de Souza MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC (Bukit Timah) (Zhenghua) (Cashew) (Ulu Pandan)

Member Member Mr Goh Ting Meng, Mr Tan Kian Huay Tommy

Member Member Member Member Mdm Ke Chui Khim Mr Kevin Teh Mr Tan Koon Sheng, Mr Tang Chuy Tik, Tony Kenneth

Member Member Member Member Member Mrs Lydia Neo Mr Ong Jenn Shyan, Mdm Tan Chew Wah, Mr William Raja s/o Mdm Yim Yuen Chun, Jason June Simmon Ruben Ebyneyen Jenny

Member Member Member Mdm Liu Yuen Lian, Mr Tan Hock Tiat Ms Tan Pia Tiang Ann

Member Member Member Member Member Mr Ho Guo Liang Mr Ho Yew Keong Ms Lee Wan Cheng, Mr Neo Say Keong Mr Yip W K, Aloysius Alice

Member Member Member Member Mdm Heng Hock Lian, Mr Nah Tua Bah Mdm Norazizah Binte Ms Saw Shu Feng, Lily Mohd Tajudin Elaine 6 Talk of The Town NEW IN GHIM MOH

Linkway from Block 22 to 33 Ghim Moh Link

Playground at Ghim Moh Edge Talk of The Town 7 BUKIT PANJANG LUNAR NEW YEAR LIGHT-UP CEREMONY

For the last 12 years, Zhenghua Merchants’ Association has been spearheading the annual Light-Up Ceremony, turning Bukit Panjang into a “mini Orchard Road” with its elaborate street light decorations during the month of Chinese New Year.

More than 1,000 residents showed up at this year’s Light-Up Ceremony held in January 2019 to witness the launch and enjoy an evening of Getai along with other stage performances. The ceremony was officiated by guest-of-honour Dr Teo Ho Pin, who with the press of a button and ZHENGHUA WORKERS APPRECIATION a pop of confetti, brought to life cascading light Spreading the festive joy on displays that lined Bukit Panjang Road. 2 February 2019, Mr Liang Eng Hwa shared Chinese New According to Zhenghua Merchants’ Association Year greetings and showed appreciation for 35 workers Chairman Mr Tan Jue Tong, organising this who have toiled tirelessly to yearly tradition is the association’s way of giving upkeep the Town’s cleanliness. back to the community. Other than raising Through a luncheon and funds independently, they also collaborate with distribution of goodie bags, Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council and work Holland-Bukit Panjang with different Residents’ Committee (RC) to put thanked them for their hard forward bigger and better displays each year. work and dedication.

Residents say these lights add to the festive atmosphere, and have remarked to Mr Tan that the decorations are even comparable to the ones seen at Chinatown. Knowing that these installations are able to bring happiness to the residents, Mr Tan shared that he and his members will continue to work hard and bring even more beauty into the GRC through this ceremony. We cannot wait to see what the association will bring forth next year! 8 Talk of The Town

Launched on 2 March 2019, the World Water Day is an annual celebration with community events and roadshows lined up islandwide to heighten awareness of conserving water in the month of March. Students will also get to learn more about water saving habits through water rationing exercises conducted in FIND THE WATER SAVING HABITS schools.

Saving water is a collective effort and even the smallest of efforts go a long way. Everyone can play their part by practising these W-A-T-E-R saving tips at home!

WASH clothes on full load

ALWAYS use half-flush when possible

TURN off shower when soaping

ENSURE tap is off when brushing teeth

RINSE vegetables in container

First five completed entries will each receive an exclusive Singapore World Water Day NETS FlashPay card (no stored value) provided by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency

Name : ______Address : ______SHOWER FLUSHING FULLLOAD Please mail your entry to ______Block 256 Bangkit Road FILLED SINK USEAMUG Contact Number : ______#01-71 Singapore 670256 Email : ______Pledge for water now at MakeEveryDropCount.sg

NEW OFFICE @ BLOCK 3 GHIM MOH ROAD Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council’s new office located at Block 3 Ghim Moh 位于锦茂路第3座组屋的新办事处 Road is now ready to serve you. The 现已正式为您服务。新办事处已取 new office which replaces the collection 代之前坐落于锦茂路第170的乌鲁 centre previously located at 170 Ghim Moh Road will continue to provide you 班丹社区大厦收费中心并将继续为 with assistance on maintenance and 您提供维修与付费事宜上的协助。 collection matters. ஹ�ோல迍翍 – ꯁக்垿翍 பாஞ்ச柍 நகர Old Office Pejabat baru Majlis Bandaran மன㞱 ꯁதிய அ쯁வலக믍 ꯁள�ோக 3 Holland-Bukit Panjang sudah New Office கி믍 ம�ோ சாலையி쯍 உங்쿁க埁母 Blk 3 Ghim Moh Road, beroperasi di Blok 3 Ghim Moh Road. சேவையாற㞱 தயாராக உள்鏁. #01-298 Singapore 270003 Pejabat baru yang menggantikan 믁னꯁ 170 கி믍 ம�ோ சாலையி쯍 pusat pungutan di Bangunan இ쏁ந் வ毂쯍 நிலையத்தி埁ꯍ Operating Hours Masyarakat Ulu Pandan, akan terus Finance பதிலாக இந்ꯍ ꯁதிய அ쯁வலக믍 Monday to Friday 8.00am to memberi anda bantuan berhubung பராம쎿ꯍꯁ மற쟁믍 வ毂쯍 சார்ந 4.30pm soal penyenggaraan atau kewangan. விசயங்கி쯍 உங்쿁க埁த (lunch hour 1.00pm to த�ொடர்鏁 உதவிꯁ쎿뿁믍. 2.00pm) Saturday 8.00am to 12.00pm