Development Plans for Bedok Stadium and Bedok Sports Complex

6 Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether there are any development plans for Bedok Stadium and Bedok Sports Complex; and (b) if there is none, whether the running tracks within Bedok Stadium will be upgraded as their current condition poses safety concerns for users.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: In 2011, under the Housing and Development Board's "Remaking our Heartlands" initiative for the East Coast area, the Bedok Sports Complex was identified for redevelopment as part of the upcoming "Heartbeat@Bedok" integrated complex, which will also house the Kampong Chai Chee Community Club, Bedok Public Library, Bedok Polyclinic, as well as other facilities. When ready, the sports facilities at Heartbeat@Bedok will comprise a sports hall, sheltered tennis courts, gymnasium, as well as aquatic facilities, such as a sheltered swimming pool and interactive play pools. The development will be opening in phases at the end of this year.

Bedok Stadium was last refurbished in 2002. Sport Singapore plans to replace the stadium's running track by September 2017.