Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC New polyclinic, state-of-the-art sports centre on the way: Chee Hong Tat

Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC residents can look forward to a bigger polyclinic, a state-of-the-art regional sports centre and more barrier-free and sheltered amenities soon, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

- Samuel Devaraj

He will also push to get a hawker centre up and running in Bishan, he added.

Speaking at a rally at Bishan Stadium on April 30, he also spoke about completed projects, including estate upgrading.

Mr Chee said that in the last five years, there have been many improvements in the estate, with input from residents. For instance, facilities for residents to stay active and healthy have been beefed up, such as the ActiveSG Gym in front of the Toa Payoh West Market.

Future plans, he added, include the completion of the Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID) by 2030, or "one or two years earlier if possible".

TPID will be home to the public library and town park, apart from the polyclinic and regional sports centre. Mr Chee said the new polyclinic will also offer women and children's health services. He added that when the library moves over to the new development, the existing library site and surrounding area, including the open air carpark, can be redeveloped.