3rd Meeting with MRT (on site of Pillar 08 + 09)

The event was on 30th May, Thursday at 5.30pm. It was a very good session. Many residents showed up.

All parties from KVMRT were present i.e. MRT Corp, MGJV (PDP), and Mudajaya (main contractor).

Discussions were in reference to concerns brought up during the #2nd Meeting. There were impromptu Q+A with residents particularly with those staying nearer to the track.

Some additional concerns were raised. The main one was about the clearing of land and cutting of the old trees. Residents request MRT to start planting back some fast growing trees (monocotyledon types e.g. Bamboo, Palm, etc) around the perimeter barricade to "Green" back the area. These Greens, besides from being able to improve the aesthetic surrounding, can also greatly help to act as natural Silt Traps, Noise Dampener, and to reduce reflected heat from the metal barricade and barren surrounding.

Session adjourned at around 7pm with parties promising to come back on some outstanding issues. Also we have agreed to hold another follow up meeting (#4th Session) sometime in Sept '13 ie after Hari Raya.

Key timeliness for the project that will affect us is the construction of the pillars. This is anticipated to start by around Aug '13~Sept '13. The next follow up session then will be timely.