Letter by Goh Chin Yong

Dear Minister Mah Bow Tan,

Playgrounds in Tampines

Tampines is an excellent residential and commercial district for the people to live. Owing to your expert leadership and wisdom, Tampines has become an attraction for both residents and shoppers. However, due to your busy schedule, you have neglected the playgrounds in Tampines.

My name is Goh Chin Yong from Pasir Ris Secondary School. The purpose of writing this letter is to provide feedback on the playgrounds in Tampines and suggestions to improve them.

Playgrounds are used by children. They can give children hours of fun and enjoyment. Playgrounds are convenient as they are found near your houses. They are a fun but efficient recreational places.

However, the playgrounds in Tampines are merely above average. The materials used are not of sufficient quality and the design is quite unattractive. The playgrounds are often situated at dark, secluded places where very few people pass. They are also dangerous as some of the edges of the playground are sharp and can cause cuts. Also, they are often disfigured with vandalism.

My group had came up with a proposal to improve the playgrounds in Tampines. The number of playgrounds can be decreased to provide larger and better playgrounds for the
Residents. My group has also came up with some designs that the children has voted for.
Some of the playgrounds will be demolished to provide space for the new playgrounds.

After serious contemplation, my group members and I agreed that this is the optimal choice. This will provide more recreational activities for the people so that they can have fun in a convenient and safe way. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read my letter.

Yours sincerely,
Goh Chin Yong