SINGAPORE — Following a S$1.1 million facelift lasting about a year, Lengkok Bahru residents have seen the rustic Leng Kee Park transformed into a multigenerational space, fitted with a new futsal court, amphitheatre, fitness corner and playground.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a tree-planting event at Leng Kee Park yesterday, Member of Parliament (Tanjong Pagar) Chia Shi-Lu said the upgrading work, which came under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, was requested by residents.
Prior to the revamp, the park was “pretty basic”, with little more than a playground and a walking path, said Dr Chia. “Previously, it was more for the kids. You know we have many elderly people here, and many young adults who want to train up. Now it’s truly multigenerational. You’ve got different zones in the park,” he said.
Retiree Koh Poh Yim, 72, who has been living in the area for more than 30 years and walks around the park frequently, acknowledged that there were more facilities now but lamented the lack of sufficient common seating areas.
“There used to be large round tables around here, and many people could sit around and chat. Now, there are only a few small tables scattered around the park,” he said.
His daughter Wendy Koh, 41, added: “The gathering spaces for older people have disappeared. They should have more facilities for the seniors. After all, the majority of residents here are still old folks.” VALERIE KOH
