SINGAPORE : Residents of two East Coast condominiums - Lagoon
View and Laguna Park - resolved their four-month dispute over
security matters involving a connecting gate.
The MP for Joo Chiat, Mr Chan Soo Sen, was instrumental in getting
both sides to meet over a warm and friendly dinner on
Tuesday.
He felt that communication was key to resolving the issue.
And this was achieved with a little music.
Mr Chan said: "We had karaoke, they had a little singing
competition, each side sent one person to come up and sing, then
they duet, then they formed a choir. At that point of time, I knew
communication has gotten through and I'm really very happy the
matter is resolved to both sides' happiness, and
satisfaction."
Even though the gate was not mentioned at the dinner, Laguna Park
Management Committee decided, afterwards, to open it at 8am on
Wednesday, to residents' delight.
"I bring the kids to the playground very often. So now, we don't
have to walk one big round."
"It is actually feasible for them to open it because the residents
find it very hectic to come all the way to the shops here."
"You know now I can do my dry cleaning and the supermarkets. It is
much better."
"Convenient for everybody. You can buy things or visit friends
easily."
Both condominiums also agreed to form a joint working committee to
look into matters like vandalism and bicycle thefts. - CNA/de