A library in Salak South New Village was identified for renovations to give it a new look.
EFFORTS to rejuvenate and urbanise old spaces is giving decades-old properties in Chinese new villages a new lease of life.Work to transform the ageing neighbourhoods that have been around since the period of Emergency (1948 to 1960) are attracting visitors and show tourism potential.
Community participation in the projects is also a welcome change.
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A library in Salak South New Village was identified for renovations to give it a new look.
The rejuvenated library in 2019.
The quiet and cosy surrounding of the Little Giraffe Story House offers bookworms and visitors a place to unwind.
Village Vision recently organised a ‘Building Community, Innovating Together’ pitching competition, which attracted 76 entries.
Lee says the villagers took part in building the library, sourcing for funds and assembling furniture.
Extra pix - no need to use if no space Visitors checking out details on display during the 2019 Nationwide Leadership Empowerment Convention for village heads.
The old wooden house that was rented out as workers’ quarters has been transformed into a library and cafe. – Photos: GLENN GUAN/The Star
Chua sees great potential in rejuvenating old areas in new villages to preserve the identity of the place.
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