A temporary park connector? Minimise makeshift construction along former KTM railway line
Letter from Liew Kai Khiun, TODAY, 21 Jul 2011.
For the last fortnight, Singaporeans from all walks of life have been enthusiastically walking along the now defunct section of the Malayan Railway (KTM) route.
Among them have been ministers such as Brigadier-General (NS) Tan Chuan-Jin and Mr Khaw Boon Wan, who impressed with the possibility of conserving the route as a promising “Green Spine” and have urged the public to come forward with feedback.
However, even as many would like to contribute their ideas towards this concept – which may take years to evolve, according to BG (NS) Tan – several concerns have been raised about public access to this route as well as to the existing historical and natural features along it after the end of this month.
Source: TODAY
My family were there last Sunday. We came all the way from Kuala Lumpur for that purpose. My daughter was able to do her school heritage project at the station. Look like many of the visitors like to explore the wild setting. Like little children, searching what is behind the bushes. There aren’t many places of this setting in Singapore this accessible to the public. It is like having a wild vegetation at our backyard! I believe the 26km length is adequate to meet each and every need.
While we are waiting for a blue print, it would be good to keep it open as long as it can be allowed by SLA not to hinder it work progress.