SINGAPORE: Sengkang residents will get a number of new society spaces and improved features in their area, including a puppy work, butterfly shelter and a top garden as part of a new five-year master plan launched by the Sengkang Town Council.
Members of Parliament for Sengkang GRC He Ting Ru, Louis Chua and Jamus Lim announced details of the plan at the Sengkang Sculpture Park in Compassvale on Saturday ( Apr 5 ).  ,
Design for some of these tasks is now underway, including the puppy work at Rivervale Shores, which is expected to be completed this year.  ,
The Workers ‘ Party MPs said the idea for the dog work originated from a group of dog owners who submitted a proposal to Mr Chua, after which the city council conducted a survey to determine support for the initiative.  ,
Out of 271 actions, 72 per cent of people expressed support for the program, including a significant percentage of non-dog users.  ,
” There are always trade-offs involved, and we wanted to make sure that it’s not just us deciding what is best for people, but for people themselves to share with us their feedback”, he said of the determination to do the study.
To alleviate concerns on sounds and cleaning raised by non-dog owners, the dog run did run within designated hours, and a regular maintenance schedule will be implemented to ensure the facility remains fresh and well-maintained.
In addition, the MPs announced that the Sengkang Sculpture Park will be rejuvenated in line with the town’s heritage as a fishing village.  ,
The park will feature kelong-style pavilions, a waterscape and sailboat feature, as well as a landscaped garden and coral reef sculpture. Ms He said that young Sengkang residents aged 18 to 30 will be invited to apply to join a” steering committee” which will shape the area’s design.  ,
Over at Anchorvale, residents will see the transformation of the rooftop of a multi-purpose hall into a butterfly sanctuary and hydroponic garden where residents will be able to cultivate their own leafy greens, herbs and other produce.  ,
A new edible rooftop in Buangkok, which will serve as a community hub as well as an area for residents to grow their own produce, will also be introduced.