https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-multi-pronged-approach-to-tackle-issue-of-corridor-clutter
2024-12-17
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We thank Mr Mohamad Nurhafiz Mohd Noor for his letter “Govt must act firmly against residents who break rules in HDB estates” (Dec 11).
Town councils are responsible for managing the common areas within HDB estates. They are empowered under the Town Councils Act to enact by-laws to regulate the use of common areas, including by-laws that prohibit the excessive placement of objects that may cause obstruction at common corridors.
The town councils conduct regular checks and act on feedback on cluttering at common corridors.
Residents who flout the town councils’ by-laws can be fined up to $5,000.
The Government also adopts a multi-pronged approach to tackle the issue of corridor clutter. The Singapore Civil Defence Force works closely with town councils to rectify or remove fire hazards such as discarded items or obstructions in common areas.
If the fire hazards are not rectified, enforcement action will be taken against the town councils. HDB also conducts inspections to ensure that HDB estates are well-managed. Reports from these inspections are sent to town councils for their follow-up.
To promote good neighbourliness and inspire more neighbourly acts in our heartland, HDB has in place initiatives such as the Good Neighbours Movement.
HDB also works with the Singapore Kindness Movement to roll out public education campaigns, such as reels on social media to promote gracious living which includes keeping corridors uncluttered.
Residents can report cases of corridor clutter on the OneService app, which will be routed to their town councils for follow-up. Residents are strongly encouraged to do their part to maintain a safe and pleasant living environment by keeping corridors free of clutter.
Liu Chen
Senior Director, Housing
Ministry of National Development
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