5 days ago
Forum: Gym should have been included in CC's plans
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I live near Thomson Community Club, which is finally opening in August, looking grand and beautiful. As an older person nearing 60, I was looking forward to having a cost-effective gym near me so that I can heed the Government's call to stay healthy and strong.
When I went to the community centre to inquire about gym facilities, I was told that a tender is being conducted for an operator.
The centre has been closed for six years, since April 2019, and I can't understand why it has taken so long to conduct a tender.
The Government is pushing Healthier SG and Age Well SG programmes, and we all know Singaporeans have long lifespans ( 84 years on average ) but poor healthspans ( 74 years on average ).
The call to healthy living in Singapore as we age seems to be thwarted by poor planning.
Chen Jia Shuan
