By Nancy Nais
KUCHING, Nov 3: Residents living within the vicinity of Mile 10 and 11 will soon be able to enjoy two new recreation parks.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said between work, family and everyday responsibilities, it could be difficult to find the time to put personal health and wellness needs first.
“On the other hand, in order to encourage healthy life style MPP will continue to provide community recreation parks as a solution to this challenge by providing these facilities and public spaces to encourage physical activity, mental health, socialization, a connection to nature and promote health.
“While having a smart city is very important, I also believe that a healthy living environment is equally important so that you can live to enjoy the city,” Lo who is also MPP Chairman told reporters after a brief handing over of documents to two contractors under the Projek Rakyat initiative this afternoon.
Construction of the RM1.2 million Kota Padawan Recreation Park will commence on November 16. Located just in front of Kota Padawan Women and Children clinic, this park is schedule to complete on May 15 next year.
Another recreational park, located at Lot 562, Block 82, Mile 11 will start construction on Nov 11. The contractor is given three month or until Feb 10 next year to complete the RM450,840 park.
Both projects are implemented by Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP). — DayakDaily
