Holland Bukit Panjang Town Council

Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Celebrates
NATIONAL DAY
It was an explosion of red at the Holland-Bukit Timah GRC National Day
Observance Ceremony, held on 6 August 2006.
T
he weather was perfect as residents arrived decked out
in red, a symbolic support for the continued prosperity of
Singapore. Beginning from five locations, residents were all
hyped up and waved the national flag as they brisk walked to
the final point near the stage, led by their respective MPs.
There, they were treated to a series of exciting performances,
beginning with the Chinese drums display. Other events that
were especially interesting include the Malay and Bhangra
dances, a wushu display, as well as a couple of modern dance
items. However what caught the residents by surprise was
the unexpected swooping down of model planes in what the
emcees coined, “our very own miniature fly-past”.
Mr Paul Ng, a Bukit Timah resident was all praise. He says,
” The wushu performers are young but so skilful. The Malay
and Bhangra dances are good because they expose us to the
other cultures in Singapore. I am also pleasantly surprised by
the model planes.”
With the atmosphere reaching a climax, the Hwa Chong Junior
College Choir took the stage and crooned to a spellbound
audience. Not to be outdone, the Members of Parliment rose
to the challenge and delighted their wards by following up
with a quartet. The next segment saw performers returning
to the stage for renditions of past National Day theme songs,
which was followed by the taking of the pledge and singing
of the anthem. And from the expressions on everyone’s faces,
you know that the national spirit is alive and well among this
crowd, both young and old.
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Rise&shine
Bukit Panjang residents celebrate the
National Day Observance Ceremony in a healthy way
O
ver at Bukit Panjang, residents, young and old, woke up to an early start and
gathered at Bukit Panjang Community Club to celebrate the National Day
Observance Ceremony with a morning exercise.
Led by Dr Teo Ho Pin, MP for Bukit Panjang Constituency, residents sang the National
Anthem and recited the National Pledge with gusto, followed by a round of light
exercise.
The residents then brisk walked along the nature trail of Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood
Park 2 before heading back to the community club for the birthday cake-cutting.
All geared up and ready to go!
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Upgrading Lifts,
Improving Lives
A resounding over 90% ‘Yes’
votes for the Town Council
Lift Upgrading Programme
(LUP) in Bukit Panjang
R
esidents of Block 409 to Block 418 Sanjana/ Fajar Road and Block 234
to Block 244 Bukit Panjang Ring Road voted for the Lift Upgrading
Programme in their estates.
Over 90% of the residents voted ‘Yes’ for the LUP in their estates.
The Guest-of-Honour, Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District, MP
for Bukit Panjang Constituency and Adviser to Bukit Panjang Grassroots
Organizations mingled with the residents and addressed their concerns
before officially launching the LUP polling.
Dr Teo told residents that the LUP is primarily targeted at improving
the lives of the elderly and those who have mobility problems. He
informed the residents that some of the blocks were selected for
the Town Council’s LUP. The rest of the blocks would be under the
HDB’s LUP.
Dr Teo assured residents that the Government and the Town
Council would be subsidizing the costs of the programme such
that residents only need to pay about 5 to 12.5% of the total costs.
He informed the residents that they could pay for the LUP through
either cash or CPF, and that instalment plans were also available.
Mr Said Iziddin voted for the LUP even though he stays on the 2nd
storey. He said, “I have aged parents staying with me, so having
the lift stop at my level would be a great convenience.”
Construction work in LUP will commence by year 2007.
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A Brand
New Road in town!
Petir Road extension opens to ease traffic flow
T
he official opening of the Petir Road
extension on Sunday, 14 April 2006
marks the completion of one of the many
upgrading projects for Holland-Bukit
Timah GRC. Along with the extension
of Senja Road, traffic is expected to flow
much better.
The event was attended by Mr Lim Swee
Say, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office,
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for
Community Development, Youth and
Sports & Second Minister for Information,
Communications & the Arts, Mrs YuFoo Yee Shoon, Minister of State for
Community Development, Youth &
Sports, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister of
State for Education & Manpower, Dr Teo
Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District, Mr
Christopher de Souza, Mr Liang Eng Hwa,
Dr Wang Kai Yuen and Mr David T E Lim.
The new Members of Parliament line up
At the event, Mr Lim Swee Say, MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC (Buona Vista) took the
opportunity to thank the outgoing MPs, Mr David T E Lim and Dr Wang Kai Yuen, and Mr
Gan Kim Yong who is now with Choa Chu Kang SMC for their hard work and contribution in
their constituencies.
He also introduced the new MPs, Mr Liang Eng Hwa, MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
(Zhenghua) and Mr Christopher de Souza, MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC (Ulu Pandan)
to the residents at the event. In his speech, he said that the new MPs line-up, with a good
balance of young and old, of different races and backgrounds, will continue to serve the
community with their utmost best.
Brisk walkers added to the buzz of the
event. Flagging off from Blk 140 Petir
Road, they walked to the new road
extension as music filled the air.
Other efforts to improve traffic in the
area include improvements in the bus
services.
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Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council
SERVICE AND CONSERVANCY CHARGES
PAYMENT MODES
(1) By Interbank GIRO
You may collect the GIRO application form from any of our offices / counters. You may also give us a call and we will send the application form to you.
Alternatively, you may download and print out the form from our website at www.hbptc.org.sg.
(2) By cash, cheque (made payable to “Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council”) or postal order at any of our offices / counters at:
• Main office: Block 256 Bangkit Road #01-71 Singapore 670256
• Branch office: 170 Ghim Moh Road #06-02 Ulu Pandan Community Building Singapore 279621
(3) At HDB Branch Offices or Singapore Post Branch Offices.
(4) By using any of the 24-hour AXS or SAM payment stations.
(5) If you have an account with DBS, OCBC or Standard Chartered Bank, you may also make payment for your S&CC via the banks’ online payment
services.
(6) For Bukit Timah residents, you may also make payment at Jurong Town Council office at Blk 255 Jurong East Street 24 #01-303 Singapore 600255.
S & CC rate
Flat Type
Normal Rate *
Reduced Rate
1-Room
$52.20
$18.50
2-Room
$52.70
$26.50
3-Room
$53.50
$36.50
4-Room
$57.00
$48.00
5-Room
$67.50
$60.50
Executive
$76.50
$76.50
* The Normal Rate will apply to flats
· where none of the owners or tenants and none of the authorised occupiers of the flat are citizens of Singapore; or
· where any owner or occupier / tenant or occupier of the flat owns private property; or
· which is owned by or let to any corporate body; or
· which is vacant.
CARA PEMBAYARAN
(1) Melalui Interbank GIRO
Anda boleh mendapatkan borang-borang permohonan GIRO dari sebarang pejabat/kaunter kami. Anda juga boleh mendapatkannya
dengan menghubungi kami melalui telefon ataupun download sahaja borang tersebut dari lelaman web kami.
(2) Melalui tunai “cheque” ( salurkan kepada “Holland - Bukit Panjang Town Council” ) atau melalui “postal order” dari pejabat-pejabat dan
kaunter kami di:
• Ibu pejabat: Block 256 Bangkit Road #01-71 Singapore 670256
• Pejabat cawangan: 170 Ghim Moh Road #06-02 Ulu Pandan Community Building Singapore 279621
(3) Di pejabat cawangan HDB dan Singapore Post
(4) Menggunakan stesen-stesen 24-jam AXS atau SAM
(5) Jika anda mempunyai akaun dengan Bank DBS, OCBC atau Standard Chartered; anda boleh juga membuat bayaran S&CC melalui
perkhidmatan bayaran online yang disediakan oleh bank-bank tersebut
(6) Bagi para penduduk Bukit Timah; anda boleh membuat bayaran di pejabat Majlis Bandaran Jurong di Blk 255 Jurong East Street 24
#01- 303 Singapura 600255.
S & CC rate
Jenis Flat
Kadar Biasa *
Kadar Kurangan
1-Bilik
$52.20
$18.50
2-Bilik
$52.70
$26.50
3-Bilik
$53.50
$36.50
4-Bilik
$57.00
$48.00
5-Bilik
$67.50
$60.50
Eksekutif
$76.50
$76.50
* Kadar Biasa bagi flat
· dimana tidak seorang pemilik atau penyewa dan tidak seorang penghuni flat yang sah adalah dari warga Singapura; atau
· dimana salah seorang pemilik atau penghuni / penyewa atau penghuni flat itu memiliki hartanah pribadi; atau
· yang dimiliki oleh atau disewakan kepada perbadanan korporat;
· atau yang kosong
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*
$52.20
$18.50
$52.70
$26.50
$53.50
$36.50
$57.00
$48.00
$67.50
$60.50
$76.50
$76.50
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Elected Mem
TOWN COUNCIL
Mr Lim Swee Say
MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC
(Buona Vista)
Business Liaison
Committee
Contracts
Committee
Estate
Committee
Chairman
Mr Tang Chuy Tik,
Tony, BBM
Vice-Chairman
Mr Neo Say
Keong, PBM
Chairman
Mr Lim Ang Hock,
PBM
Vice-Chairman
Mr Kiew Hui Meng,
Alex, BBM
Chairman
Mr Chai Chon Fah,
BBM
Vice-Chairman
Mr Tay Bok Hock,
Louis, BBM, PB
Member
Mdm Chan Kheng
Geok
Member
Mr Ho Heng Soon,
PBM
Member
Mr Chia Seng Kim,
George, BBM
Member
Mr Kee Hua Cheng,
Steven
Member
Mr Choo Joon Pui,
PBM, PBS
Member
Mdm Lee Sok Chin,
Lilian
Member
Mr Johari Bin Abdul
Hamid
Member
Mdm Lau Ah Lang,
Jeam
Member
Mr Tan Kok Teng
Member
Mr Tan Wai Keong,
Paul
Member
Mdm Soh Bong
Chee, Shirley
Member
Mr Tan Hock Tiat,
PBM
Member
Ms Low Tze fen,
Amy
Member
Mr Ng Wung Khong
Member
Mr Teh Tai Chuan
Member
Mr Tng Ah Yiam
Member
Mr Thusara
Dharmapala, PBM
Member
Mr Toh Hock Choon
Member
Mr Tan Chen Hwa
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Member
Mr Yiong Kok Kong,
Desmond
mbers
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC
(Cashew)
Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon
MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC
(Bukit Timah)
Chairman
Dr Teo Ho Pin
MP for Bukit Panjang
Constituency
Vice-Chairman
Mr Liang Eng Hwa
MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC
(Zhenghua)
Vice-Chairman
Mr Christopher de Souza
MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC
(Ulu Pandan)
Secretary
Mr Teng Ann Boon,
Albert
Finance
Committee
Project
Committee
Publicity
Committee
Chairman
Mr Tan Sim Cheng,
Peter, JP, BBM
Vice-Chairman
Mr Gan Giap Leong,
PBM
Chairman
Mr Chng Siong
Soon, Tony, BBM(L)
Vice-Chairman
Mr Goh Ting Meng,
Tommy, PBM
Chairman
Mr Teo Tee Kiah,
Vincent, BBM
Vice-Chairman
Mr Gurcharanjit Singh
s/o Dewan Singh, PBM
Member
Ms Cheng Li Hui
Member
Ms Goi Lay Suan,
Jocelyn
Member
Mr Jayaram s/o
Letchumanan, PBM
Member
Mdm Lau Joo
Gynnz, Jeannie
Member
Ms Lee Gek Cheng
Member
Mr Loo Chee Thong,
Patrick
Member
Mr Koh Eng Seng
Member
Mr Koh Hock Guan,
Peter
Member
Ms Lee Wan Cheng,
Alice, PBM
Member
Mr Ng Chee Kheng
Member
Mdm Norazizah
Binte Mohd Tajudin
Member
Mr Ow Yong Soon
Khuan, PBM
Member
Mdm Par Pee Ger,
Dolly
Member
Mdm Yew Ah Hoy,
Gaye
Member
Mdm Ng Sor Kheng
Member
Mr Tan Wee Meng
Member
Mr Poh Lai Heng,
PBM
Member
Mr Subramaniam
Balachandran, PBM
Member
Mr Teo Yew Sing,
Peter
Member
Mr Wong Chou
Hua, PB
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Congratulations!
USEFUL
INFORMATION
Our Town Council would like to congratulate the
following Town Councillors who have been conferred the
Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) for this
year’s National Day Awards.
FOR RESIDENTS IN
HOLLANDBUKIT PANJANG TOWN
Mr Gurcharanjit
Singh s/o
Dewan Singh, PBM
Town Council Offices and
Service counter
Residents may visit our offices or service counter to book for the
use of the various common facilities in our Town.
BANGKIT OFFICE
Mr Ow Yong Soon
Khuan, PBM
Blk 256 Bangkit Road #01-71 Singapore 670256
Tel: 1800 766 9100
ULU PANDAN OFFICE
170 Ghim Moh Road
Ulu Pandan Community Club Building #06-02 Singapore 279621
Tel: 6416 7900
Handyman Services
BUONA VISTA SERVICE COUNTER
Buona Vista HDB Service Centre
Blk 14 Holland Drive #01-55 Singapore 271014
Fees and Charges for use of
facilities at common areas
Type of use
Charges per day/
per location
Use of void decks/
Rendered by one of the Town Council’s sanitary term contractor,
residents are able to engage the following services for minor
sanitary works in their homes at predetermined charges.
Residents are advised to contact the Town Council’s sanitary term
contractor, Goh & Foong Contractors Pte Ltd at 6873 3266 for
appointments.
SANITARY WORKS
$50
S/NO
1.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Clearing choked floor trap, wash
basin or sink
$20
2.
Clearing choked toilet
$23
$20 - $120
3.
Repairing an overflowing water
cistern (w.c.),including renewing
washer/leaking pipe
$10
4.
Replacing 13mm diameter water tap
with plastic head
$15
5.
Replacing the flexible inlet pipe for a
wash basin, sink or water cistern (w.c.),
complete with connectors
$14
6.
Replacing PVC bottle trap and waste
outlet for a washbasin or sink
$36
7.
Replacing plastic floor trap grating
$10
link buildings
Use of amphitheatre
Use of open space
Use of BBQ pits
$10
Utilities charges
•
Use of water
$20 per day, per point
•
Use of electricity
$20 per day, per point
Note:
1. The above charges are exclusive of the 5% GST.
2. Refundable deposit may be applicable for certain functions
held at the common facilities.
3. For funeral wakes, charges for use of facilities, water and
electricity will be waived.
4. For use of BBQ pits, booking fees are non-refundable.
Amendments to the date of usage are not allowed.
5. The Town Council reserves the right to amend the above
charges without prior notice.
RATES
$18
Note:
Residents are under no obligation to engage the term
contractor. You may wish to check the market rates with other
service providers before deciding. The rates are inclusive of GST.