Publicity for and Feedback on Silver Zone Project

35 Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether there has been any public consultations, educational sessions and/or distribution of information sheets for residents within estates selected for the Silver Zone project prior to the commencement of road works; (b) if there were, how extensive has the consultation process been and, if there was not, what are the reasons for not doing so; and (c) whether the Ministry has received any adverse feedback since the implementation of the Silver Zone project and, if so, how does the Ministry intend to address those issues.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: LTA engages residents extensively through brochures, posters, local newsletters and at local events before commencing on the construction of a Silver Zone.

As with most infrastructure projects, we receive some noise and dust related feedback during construction. Some motorists are concerned about the impact of Silver Zones on traffic. But the vast majority of residents appreciate that Silver Zones are beneficial to vulnerable pedestrians such as the elderly and physically disabled, and are very supportive.