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Forum: Allocate more shop units for clinic use in new estates
Forum: Allocate more shop units for clinic use in new estates
In the recent Housing Board shop rental bidding exercise for Block 954C Tampines Street 96, there were 13 bidders for the clinic shop space. The winning bid was $52,188 in monthly rental.
For Block 235B Tengah Garden Walk, there were eight bidders for the clinic shop space, and the winning bid was $40,088 in monthly rental.
These figures point to a clear and pressing demand for clinic spaces in new housing estates. As our population ages and families settle into these estates, convenient access to medical and dental care is important. The sick and the elderly are unlikely to want to have to travel far to seek medical care.
I urge HDB to consider allocating more shop units for clinic use in new developments – for example, at least two for general practice and two for dental services. This would give residents more choices, reduce crowding and help prevent monopolistic pricing that could arise where competition is limited.
Goh Ee Ca
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