Published on Feb 11, 2012
The Health Ministry is going ahead with plans for a daycare centre
for the elderly in the void decks of two Woodlands blocks, but will
take into consideration the concerns of residents who petitioned
against it.
To address their concerns about noise and traffic congestion, the
ministry said the centre will be sound-proofed and air-conditioned,
its opening hours would be limited, and a transport service would
take old people to the centre without adding to traffic or parking
woes.
The decision to go ahead came even as a voluntary welfare
organisation launched an online petition to make people aware of
the need for elder-care services and garner support for such
centres.
The petition - 'Say yes to eldercare services' - was started by the
Marine Parade Family Service Centre and urges Singaporeans to speak
out against those who oppose having elder-care facilities in their
neighbourhood.
