STAKEHOLDERS are hoping that the new public recreational park in Bandar Tenggara, Johor, will give more shine to the Tenggara parliamentary constituency.
Food stall worker Muhammad Hamzah Kamaruzaman, 23, said the area was in need of a buzz to inject more life to the area, and hoped the park could help with that.
Muhammad Hamzah says the park can create a buzz that Tenggara badly needs.
Muhammad Hamzah, who works at a stall in front of SMK Bandar Tenggara 2 in Bandar Tenggara, said the area was quiet and lacked development.
“Hopefully, the new recreational park attracts people from nearby districts and visitors from outside Johor, including foreigners,” he said.
Muhammad Hamzah said unlike Kulai, Kluang and Kota Tinggi that had seen progressive developments over the years, the situation in Tenggara was the reverse.
He admitted to being unaware of the redevelopment project at the old landfill site despite having seen lorries driving past.
A new recreational park was ideal, he said, as it would give him a place to unwind after work.
“The former landfill area is close to my stall. Hopefully, once it is open to the public, many people can come here.
“The new recreational park is a sign of good things to come for Bandar Tenggara.
Norfazieliana is looking forward to visiting the area with family and friends.
“Hopefully, more development will follow,” he added.
Housewife Norfazieliana Abdullah, 37, is looking forward to visiting the new recreational park with her family and friends.
“Currently, there is only one public park in Bandar Tenggara, located in Taman Tasik Ujana. It is always crowded with people and food stall operators.
“Having a second public park will give locals another option,” she added.
Norfazieliana said the new public park should be open for longer hours, as the one at Taman Tasik Ujana closed by 6pm.
Felda Sungai Sibol village chief Roslan Yeem, 51, said the park could benefit residents not only as a venue to exercise but help improve their socioeconomic well-being, including increasing property value.
He said the park could also be used as a venue for events to pull in more visitors to town.
Roslan says the park can also be used as a venue for public events.
“Five years ago, major fires broke out at the landfill causing pollution and people had difficulty breathing.
“It is especially dangerous as there is a school and a dormitory nearby,” he added.
Roslan said the fires led to the landfill ceasing operations, resulting in its permanent closure. — By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH
