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CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

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CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

PM LEE AT CLEAN & GREEN SINGAPORE CARNIVAL

CLEAN AND GREEN IN SEMBAWANG GRC

BUS IMPROVEMENTS IN SEMBAWANG GRC

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Dear Residents How time flies! We find ourselves in the final stretch of 2016, preparing ourselves to welcome the new year 2017. I have no doubt that 2017 will be an exciting one for our community. Something we can look forward to is Kampung Admiralty, which is due for completion in the third quarter of 2017. In September 2016, the topping out ceremony of Kampung Admiralty was held to mark the completion of the main building structure (Page 3). We are another step closer to a brand new all-in-one building development, which will contain studio apartments, medical centres, hawker centres and community spaces for bonding! Meanwhile, the last few months of 2016 have been equally eventful. Together, we celebrated the Festival of Lights this Deepavali in Sembawang GRC, celebrating the triumph of good over evil (Pages 4-5). In the month of November, we also did our part for a Clean and

Para Penduduk yang Dihormati Begitu cepat masa berlalu! Kita sudah pun sampai ke penghujung tahun 2016 dan bersedia untuk menyambut tahun baru 2017 yang akan menjelang. Saya yakin bahawa tahun 2017 pasti menarik bagi masyarakat kita. Kita boleh nantikan Kampung Admiralty, yang dijangka siap pada suku ketiga tahun 2017. Pada bulan September 2016, upacara penutupan atap Kampung Admiralty telah diadakan bagi menandakan penyiapan struktur bangunan utama (Muka surat 3). Kita berada selangkah lebih dekat dengan pembinaan sebuah bangunan semuadalam-satu yang baru. Bangunan ini akan mempunyai, apartmen studio, pusat perubatan, pusat penjaja serta ruang masyarakat untuk penduduk menjalin ikatan! Sementara itu, beberapa bulan terakhir tahun 2016 telah dipenuhi dengan berbagai acara yang menyeronokkan. Bersama-sama kita meyambut perayaan Pesta Cahaya Deepavali di GRC Sembawang, meraikan kemenangan kebaikan atas kejahatan (Muka surat 4-5). Pada bulan November, kita juga telah memainkan peranan ke arah Singapura yang Bersih dan Hijau. Perdana Menteri Lee Hsien Loong

Green Singapore. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially launched the Clean and Green Singapore (CGS) Ceremony and Carnival, where residents could experience living in an Eco-Town (Page 7). Tree Planting Days were also held across Sembawang GRC (Pages 8-9), as a sign of our commitment towards a clean, green and beautiful Town. Many will also be happy to hear about the new bus service 883, which was rolled out in October. This bus service will enhance connectivity between Yishun, Canberra and Sembawang (Page 10). Read on to find out more about the bus service improvements over the past few years, which have benefited residents of Sembawang GRC. On behalf of Sembawang Town Council, I would like to warmly wish all residents happiness, prosperity and good health in 2017. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year in advance! Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM Chairman

secara rasmi melancarkan Majlis dan Karnival Singapura Bersih dan Hijau (CGS), di mana penduduk boleh mengalami kehidupan dalam sebuah Bandar-Eko (Muka surat 7). Hari Menanam Pokok juga telah diadakan di GRC Sembawang (Muka surat 8-9), sebagai tanda komitmen kami ke arah sebuah Bandar yang bersih, hijau dan cantik. Ramai penduduk akan berasa gembira apabila mendengar tentang perkhidmatan bas 883 yang telah dilancarkan pada bulan Oktober yang lalu. Perkhidmatan bas ini akan meningkatkan hubungan antara Yishun, Canberra dan Sembawang (Muka surat 10). Teruskan membaca untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang peningkatan perkhidmatan bas sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, yang telah memberikan manfaat kepada penduduk GRC Sembawang. Bagi pihak Majlis Bandaran Sembawang, saya ingin mengucapkan kebahagiaan, kemakmuran dan kesihatan kepada semua penduduk pada tahun 2017. Selamat menyambut Hari Natal dan Tahun Baru!

Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM Pengerusi

亲爱的居民: 时光飞逝！2016年在不知不觉中已接 近尾声，而我们也即将准备迎接崭新的 2017年。 2017年对我们的社区而言无疑将会是个 振奋人心的年度。我们憧憬着海军部村庄 能够在2017年的第三季度如期竣工。在 2016年9月，海军部村的封顶仪式已顺利 举行，这标志着主要建筑结构的完成（第 3页）。我们距离全新的一体化建筑发展方 向也就迈进了一步。该建筑内部将设有小 型公寓、医疗中心、小贩中心，还有供大 家相互交流的社区公共空间！ 与此同时，于2016年剩余的月份里也同 样多姿多彩。趁着屠妖节，我们齐聚三巴 旺集选区欢庆今年的万灯节，祝贺正义永 远击败邪恶（第4-5页）。11月，我们也 为清洁与绿化新加坡运动献出了一己之 力。李显龙总理正式为清洁与绿化新加坡

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运动（CGS）仪式与嘉年华会掀开序幕， 供居民们体验生态城里的生活环境（第7 页）。三巴旺集选区的各个地点也主办了 植树日的活动（第8-9页），这些活动象 征了我们承诺建设一个洁净、绿化且美丽 的市镇。 相信大家也十分欢迎在10月份推出新的 883号巴士服务。这项巴士服务将会增强 义顺、坎贝拉以及三巴旺居民的连系 (第10页）。欢迎您进一步参阅，以了解 更多关于过去数年内所实施的巴士服务改 善计划如何使三巴旺集选区的居民们从中 受惠。 在此，谨代表三巴旺市镇理事会，祝愿所 有居民都能在2017年享有快乐、富足且 健康的一年。预先祝福大家圣诞节快乐、 新年快乐！ 林伟杰医生，PBM 主席

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WELCOME TO KAMPUNG ADMIRALTY!

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ere’s an exciting update on Kampung Admiralty, the 11-storey integrated development in Woodlands, which sets a precedent in adopting a ‘whole-ofkampung’ approach in its construction!

On 3 September 2016, MP for Sembawang GRC, Minister Khaw Boon Wan officiated the topping out ceremony to mark the completion of the main building structure of Kampung Admiralty. An adult longan tree, hoisted to its final home in the community garden on the sixth level, symbolised the topping out.

“We wanted to build a modern kampung. Modern in a sense that we have all the modern facilities, but kampung by retaining the good old world charm of a kampung, of a village, and more importantly, [a place that will] encourage a very strong bonding among residents." – Minister Khaw Boon Wan Integrating an “all-in-one” concept, studio apartments consisting of 100 units will be fitted in the development, along with a new hawker centre and medical centre. An active ageing hub will be co-located with a childcare centre, promoting interaction and bonding among the young and the elderly. Residents will have the opportunity to plant and grow their own plants, herbs and even fruit trees at the new Community Garden. Additionally, the first Automated Underground Bicycle Parking System is set to be rolled out in early 2017 at Kampung Admiralty, providing secure and convenient storage for over 500 bicycles. A Community Plaza accommodating 100 tables will also function as a great space for festive celebrations, community workouts and cultural performances. Residents can look forward to Kampung Admiralty being completed by the third quarter of 2017. Stay tuned for more updates in time to come!

Young artists designed their own ceramic tiles for the Kampung Admiralty Community Wall

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CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS In Sembawang GRC

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n the month of November, Deepavali was celebrated across Sembawang GRC. Friends and neighbours alike gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in the various divisions. Our MPs also joined in the celebrations, lighting a lamp at the start of each celebration to signify the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Residents enjoyed a time of delicious food together, along with mesmerising traditional performances and dances to mark the occasion.

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n 4 September 2016, Sembawang GRC was the first among the 16 GRCs to kickstart the One Community Fiesta (OCF) at Woodlands Waterfront Park. Joined by our Sembawang GRC MPs, Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Amrin Amin and Mr Vikram Nair, over 1,000 residents participated in an exciting carnival, which featured the richness of the diverse cultures in Singapore. Previously, the One Community Fiesta had been a nationwide celebration held yearly. This year marks the start of it being brought down to GRC level, in hopes of fostering stronger bonds among the community. In doing so, the celebrations are also brought closer to the heartlands. Residents who came to the carnival were treated to traditional cultural performances. They also sampled cuisines from different ethnic groups and played games which promoted values like Acceptance, Active Citizenry, Compassion, Integrity, Neighbourliness, Openness, Respect and Tolerance. Through the HarmonyXperience Race, residents of different races, cultures and backgrounds worked together in their teams to complete challenges based on the highlighted values. The One Community Fiesta (OCF) in Sembawang GRC was a great way for all of us to learn and understand more about each other – the first step in building up a strong Sembawang community. Surely, we can look forward to next year’s festivities!

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CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT TOGETHER Launch of Clean and Green Singapore Carnival by PM Lee

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ickstarting good habits while leveraging on green technology goes a long way towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Singapore. Perhaps this was the greatest takeaway for residents who attended the Clean and Green Singapore Carnival 2016, held at the open field opposite Khatib MRT station on 5 November. After planting the Keruing Belimbing tree to mark the launch, Guest of Honour Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke on environmental challenges and the need to get everyone involved. This was in line with this year’s theme, ‘Caring for Our Environment Together' with a variety of exhibitions – ‘An Active and Gracious Community’, ‘Eco School’, ‘Eco-Smart Endearing Towns’, ‘A Car-Lite Singapore’, ‘A Leading Green Economy’ and ‘Towards A Zero Waste Nation’ – which were on display for residents' viewing.

Emphasising that individual responsibility counts, Mr Lee pointed out, “Sustainability also depends on each one of us, how we live our daily lives, how we adjust our habits to be greener, for example reducing waste, saving water, driving less, and embracing technology that makes our homes and workplaces more eco-friendly.” Joined by MPs of Sembawang GRC, Minister Khaw Boon Wan and Mr Vikram Nair, residents picked up useful skills such as learning how to repair or reuse products at ‘Repair Kopitiam’, and how to upcycle items at ‘The Upcycling Factory’. Upcycling refers to the conversion of used items into better products. A common example will be making lamps out of used glass bottles. Crystal Kee, a student from Evergreen Secondary, said that she was glad to reach out to residents, sharing with them how to make their own eco-friendly gardens from recyclables. “Besides encouraging more residents to ‘green up’ their neighbourhood, this also promotes neighbourliness. Residents can help one another to set up these mini-gardens.” We look forward to building a clean and green home together here in Sembawang GRC!

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CLEAN AND GREEN IN SEMBAWANG GRC As part of our efforts towards a Clean and Green Singapore, Sembawang GRC held its annual Tree Planting Day in all five divisions in November. Clean and Green activities such as litter picking exercises and tree planting are held annually to encourage all residents to continue to exhibit an active ownership over their own neighbourhood. Together, we can create a clean and green Town for all. Read on to find out more!

ADMIRALTY Over in Admiralty division, residents and MP Mr Vikram Nair took part in a litter picking exercise to kickstart the event. Together, they scoured the neighbourhood for pieces of litter, pitching in to clean up the blocks. Following which, Mr Vikram Nair and residents planted three Ficus Benjamina and seven Neem Trees. Tokens of appreciation were also presented to the five best cleaners in Admiralty division, honouring the tireless efforts of our cleaners in maintaining our Town’s cleanliness.

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In Canberra, Tree Planting Day this year was held in conjunction with a special Multi-Racial Families Gathering. Joined by MP Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM, residents and grassroots leaders planted three Ficus Bonsai Trees and seven Happiness Trees. Residents in attendance were then treated to a variety of ethnic performances, ranging from electric Bollywood dances to graceful Chinese dances. There was also a showcase of different ethnic costumes and a lucky draw rounded off the eventful morning!

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Gambas held their Tree Planting Day in collaboration with HDB’s MyNiceHome Roadshow @ Canberra East for new residents moving into the Eastbrook@Canberra and Eastcrown@Canberra BTO developments. It was a great opportunity for residents to meet their soon-to-be neighbours, as well as to pick up useful tips on renovating their new flats in talks given by HDB and the Singapore Renovation Contractors and Material Suppliers Association (RCMA). MP for Gambas division, Minister Ong Ye Kung was also present to mingle with residents and join in the planting of nine Happiness Trees on occasion of Tree Planting Day. Surely, this marks the start of a happy chapter for residents of Eastbrook and Eastcrown in Gambas!

SEMBAWANG In Sembawang division, MP Minister Khaw Boon Wan joined residents to plant seven Happiness Trees and three Neem trees on Tree Planting Day. The event also marked the launch of “Sembawang Friends of the RC”, an initiative which aims to promote deeper cohesiveness among the Sembawang community. Festivities were also in full swing as residents toured exhibition booths and enjoyed delicious refreshments together.

WOODLANDS Over at Woodlands, residents met bright and early to take part in a litter picking exercise to mark the start of Tree Planting Day. After which, residents and MP for Woodlands division, Mr Amrin Amin came together to plant eight Neem Trees, five Chiku Trees and 12 Tecoma stans. Mr Amrin Amin also presented the five best cleaners in Woodlands division with tokens of appreciation, thanking the cleaners for their efforts in keeping Woodlands Town clean and beautiful.

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BUS IMPROVEMENTS IN SEMBAWANG GRC Getting around doesn't have to be difficult, especially with the bus improvements in Sembawang GRC over the past few years! Here are just some of the enhancements which residents of Sembawang GRC have enjoyed!

ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY WITH THE ADDITION OF 11 NEW OR EXTENDED BUS ROUTES

Services 103, 117, 803, 805, 860, 850E, 951E, 904, City Direct Services 656, 663, 665

MORE BUS TRIPS BY 29 BUS SERVICES DURING PEAK HOURS

Services 103, 161, 167, 168, 169, 803, 804, 806, 811, 850E, 856, 858, 860, 882, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 911, 912, 913, 951E, 962, 964, 965, 969, 980, 981

MORE FREQUENT BUS RIDES WITH THE ADDITION OF 152 BUSES SINCE 2012

SHORTER WAIT TIMES AND LESS CROWDED BUS RIDES WITHIN SEMBAWANG DUE TO EIGHT SUPPLEMENTARY BUS SERVICES

NEW BUS SERVICE – BUS 883! Hooray! A new bus service 883 now serves the residents of Sembawang GRC to enhance connectivity between Yishun, Canberra and Sembawang. The loop service operates from Sembawang Interchange and plies Sembawang Vista, Sembawang Drive, Canberra Link, Sembawang Road, Canberra Street, Canberra Way, Yishun Avenue 2, Yishun Central 1, Yishun Central 2, before resuming its return route back to Sembawang Interchange. It improves accessibility to key places such as Sembawang and Yishun MRT, Sun Plaza, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Swimming Complex. Service 883 also serves six new bus stops along Canberra Street and Canberra Way. 883 operates daily from 5.30am to 12.30am on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 5.45am to 12.30am on weekends and public holidays.

Services 859A, 859B, 903P, 912P, 951E, 656, 663, 665

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TC FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2015/2016

WHERE DID THE TOWN’S MONEY COME FROM?

$11,305,000

$7,619,000

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$66,628,000

S&CC

Government Grants

Other income

The majority of the Town Council’s operational income continued to come directly from residents in the form of Services and Conservancy Charges (S&CC). The second major source of income for the financial year came from Government Grants, totalling up to $11,305,000. An additional $7,619,000 came from other income, comprising fee charges for maintaining HDB carparks, TOLs, fees for use of void decks etc.

$47,704,000

WHAT DID THE TOWN SPEND IT ON? Transfer to Sinking Fund

Water & Electricity

Cleaning Works

Lift Maintenance

Maintenance & Other Works

Management & Admin Charges

Transfer to Town Improvement Fund

General & Administrative Expenses

$7,790,000 $18,732,000

$5,525,000 TOTAL

$2,430,000

$62,205,000

$4,642,000 $4,794,000

$12,289,000

Town Council’s total expenses and transfers carried out for the year amounted to $62,205,000. The highest disbursement item of the year is water and electricity, incurring a total expenditure of $12,289,000. In order for Town Council to meet upcoming cyclical maintenance and replacement needs, a total of $18,732,000 was transferred to the Sinking Fund.

$6,003,000

A total of $4,642,000 was also transferred to the Town Improvement Fund for this financial year.

HOW MUCH OF THE SINKING FUND WAS SPENT?

$8,808,000

TOTAL

$17,156,000

Redecoration & Repainting

Lift works

Pumps, Pipes & Tanks

Electrical Rewiring

Taxes and Other Charges

$737,000 $421,000 The Town Council transferred $18,732,000 to the Sinking Fund last year, while returns on investments provided a further $2,055,000.

$3,442,000 $3,748,000

The Sinking Fund gained a total of $20,787,000 for the financial year, which ended in 31 March 2016. During the same financial period, $17,156,000 was spent from the Sinking Fund.

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SAFE USE OF LIFTS L

ifts are an important part of our lives as we use them every day. Thus, lifts should be maintained properly and regularly, so that lift breakdowns can be minimised. Everyone can play a part in ensuring that the lifts are kept in good working condition for all!

Here are some of the additional measures that the Town Council has adopted to ensure that the lifts operate smoothly: 1

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We have taken predictive/ preventive measures to replace certain lift parts, which minimise the potential for lift breakdowns.

We ensure that any feedback submitted by residents regarding lifts are followed up by our lift contractors promptly. Our lift maintenance team also conducts joint inspections with the lift contractors.

3 Our property officers are also mobilised to conduct visual inspections on the lifts.

While the Town Council will continue to do our utmost to ensure that the lifts remain functional for residents, you too can play your part by using the lifts properly and safely.

Please DO Supervising adults should always accompany young children and ensure that they do not place their hands on lift doors.

Ensure that your leashed pet stays inside the lift as the doors close. 在电梯门关上之前，请确保宠物和宠物绳索 都在电梯内。

请陪同小孩乘电梯，确保他们不会把手放在 电梯门上。

Pastikan ditambat haiwan peliharaan anda yang sudah berada bersama anda di dalam lif apabila pintu tertutup.

Orang dewasa yang mengawasi anak kecil mesti sentiasa menemani mereka dan memastikan mereka tidak meletakkan tangan pada pintu lif.

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Press the “Door Open” button to hold the doors open. Do look out for people rushing into the lift in the process. 若发现有人冲向电梯，请按 “开门” 按 钮，让电梯门保持撇开。

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Please keep calm and press the alarm button in case of a lift breakdown and wait for rescue. 当电梯发生故障时，请保持冷静。请按紧急 按钮寻求援助，并在电梯里等待救援。

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This feature was brought to you by Sembawang Town Council, with contributions from the Building and Construction Authority.

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DO NOT use any part of the body (e.g., hand/leg) to stop the doors from closing. Bulky items should also not be used to keep the lift car doors open. 请不要使用身体任何部位（如手脚）阻止电梯 门关闭。请按 “开门” 按钮，将电梯门打开。

Jangan gunakan sebarang bahagian tubuh (contohnya tangan/kaki) untuk menghadang pintu daripada tertutup. Tekan butang "Door Open". fjTfs; %Ltijj; jLg;gjw;F clypd; ve;j ghfj;ijAk; (v.fh. if> fhy;) gad;gLj;jf;$lhJ. mjw;Fg; gjpyhf> 'fjitj; jpwg;gjw;fhd" nghj;jhid mOj;jTk;.

DO NOT overload the lift by cramming into the lift when it is full. Please wait for the next lift. 当电梯载满人时，请不要挤入电梯，以避免 电梯超重。请乘坐下一趟电梯。

Jangan melebihi beban berat lif dengan berasak masuk jika lif sudah penuh. Sila tunggu lif yang seterusnya. kpd;J}f;fpapy; ,lkpy;yhj NghJ> neUq;fp epd;W nry;tjd; %yk; kpd;J}f;fpf;F msTf;F kPwpa Rikia mspf;fhjPHfs;. kpd;J}f;fpapd; mLj;j Kiwf;fhff; fhj;jpUf;fTk;.

DO NOT pry open the lift doors when the lift stalls. 如果电梯停止操作，请不要试图迫开电梯门。 请按警铃，等待救援。

Jangan cuba mengumpil pintu lif apabila lif terhenti. Tekan butang kecemasan dan tunggu untuk diselamatkan. kpd;J}f;fp eLtopapy; epd;Wtpl;lhy;> kpd; J}f;fpapd; fjTfisj; jpwf;f Kaw;rp nra;af;$lhJ. vr;rupf;if nghj;jhid mOj;jptpl;L> kPlf ; g;gLtjw;fhff; fhj;jpUf;fTk;.

DO NOT jump or play in the lift, as this may cause the lift to stall.

DO NOT stand near the lift doors. Small and thin objects like long skirts, leashes and backpack straps can get caught.

请不要在电梯里跳动或玩耍。这可能导致电 梯停止操作。

请不要站靠近电梯门边。 细长的物品如长裙， 宠物的绳索和背包带，可能被门夹住。

Jangan melompat atau bermain di dalam lif. Ini boleh menyababkan lif untuk berhenti.

Jangan berdiri dekat dengan pintu lif. Objek kecil dan tipis seperti skirt panjang , tali pengikat dan tali beg boleh tersangkut.

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More Funds for Safer Lifts in

Lift Enhancement Programme (LEP)! A new Lift Enhancement Programme (LEP) was unveiled on 19 September. Under LEP, more features will be installed in public housing lifts to enhance their safety. It will be a 10-year initiative costing an estimated S$450 million. More than 80% (or 20,000 out of the 24,000 lifts in HDB estates) will benefit from LEP. The government will cover 90% of the total cost, with Town Councils making up the shortfall. We look forward to these upgrades and enhancements to lifts in our neighbourhood!

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Spot anything amiss with the lifts? Let us know! OFFICE NO.: 6368 3100 EMSU: 1800 275 5555 (After Office Hours) EMAIL: [email protected] APP: iTown@SG (iOs/Android) FACEBOOK: Sembawang Town Council (facebook.com/sembawangtc)

With your help, we can ensure that the lifts in our neighbourhood are kept in good condition for all! #SayangSembawang #SayangOurHome

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Hypesteria Countdown to 2017

7pm to 12.15am

Open field between North Woodlands Way and North Woodlands Link

SEMBAWANG GRC 31 Dec 2016

ADMIRALTY

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CC AT 6891 3430

27 Jan 2017

WeCare @ North West – Festive Distribution to Rental Units

10am to 12pm

Blk 569A & 569B Champions Way

5 Feb 2017

ACE The Place CC SCEC Temple Tour & Lunch*

8am to 3pm

Various religious places of interest and Bliss Garden Restaurant @ EXPO

11 Feb 2017

Admiralty Chinese New Year Dinner 2017*

7pm to 10pm

Admiralty Sports Park

CANBERRA

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CC AT 6755 6369

22 Jan 2017

Constituency Brisk Walk

7am to 11am

Labrador Park

3 Feb 2017

Canberra Lunar New Year Dinner 2017

7pm to 10pm

Canberra CC MPH

12 Mar 2017

Canberra Day 2017

8am to 12pm

Blk 320 Sembawang Close, Mini Park

GAMBAS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CC AT 6684 1827

13 Jan 2017

Gambas Light Up

7.30pm

N4 Courtyard Blk 414 Yishun Ave 11

3 Feb 2017

Lunar New Year Dinner

7.30pm to 10.30pm

Hard court beside Sun Plaza

SEMBAWANG

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CC AT 6758 4183

8 Jan 2017

Chronic Disease Health Screening @ Sembawang Zone ‘B’ RC

8.30am to 10.30am

Blk 509 Link House Wellington Circle S(750509)

3 Feb 2017

Sembawang Zone ‘K’ RC Lunar New Year 2017 Celebration

7.00pm to 10.30pm

Blk 588 Montreal Drive MultiPurpose Hall

5 Feb 2017

Sembawang Lunar New Year Dinner

7pm to 10pm

Sembawang Community Club

WOODLANDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CC AT 6368 9938

Offices: Sembawang Town Council Blk 504C Canberra Link #01-63, S753504 Tel: 6368 3100 Woodlands Collection Centre Blk 900 South Woodlands Drive, #02-02, S730900 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Kampung Sembawang (for Town news) Sembawang Town Council (for Town Council matters) iPhone/Android App: iTown@SG Publication Committee Advisor: Dr Lim Wee Kiak, PBM Chairman: Mdm Lee Tee Choon, BBM, PBS, PPA Co-chairman: Mr Goh Peng Hong, BBM Members: Mr George Iskandar Mr Goh Shiming, Gavin Mr Joseph Tan Yong Siang Mdm Kalyani d/o Sinnakkalai Ramasamy, PBM Mr Muhammad Ridhwan Bin Ibrahim Ms Yam Wylin, Marianne

17 Dec 2016

Book Donation Drive

1pm to 7pm

Woodlands CC MPH

Design and Production: App Content & Concepts Pte Ltd

11 Feb 2017

Woodlands CNY Reception

1pm to 5pm

Woodlands CC MPH

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