Residents doing walking exercise next to the fence behind the goal post at the USJ 11 football field, Subang Jaya.
PARK-goers in Subang Jaya, Selangor can now enjoy their walks with peace of mind thanks to newly installed chain-link fences at the USJ 11 football field and SS17 basketball court.
These barriers measuring 6mx35m address a common concern – stray balls flying out of the fields and hitting park users especially senior citizens and joggers.
“I’ve been hit twice on the shoulder by stray balls this year!” said Shirley Chin, 75, a frequent visitor to the USJ 11 park.
“The fence protects us and keeps the balls from rolling onto the busy Jalan USJ11/5.”
Similar sentiments were echoed by Rukun Tetangga SS17 chairman Teh Eng Hock, who said the fence provided much-needed safety buffer for the elderly, women, and children using the park.
“I always bring my children to the park but I worry for their safety as the basketball court is close to where they play. But the fence makes it safe,” he said.
This initiative costing RM53,648.50 was funded by Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng’s constituency allocation.
Ng said the project reflected a commitment to residents’ safety and that it aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11.7, which emphasises access to safe and inclusive green spaces.
She said the barriers were installed following residents’ requests.
“Both upgrades in USJ 11 and SS17 took about two weeks to complete,” she said.
