Aljunied - Light is on day and night. Who's paying?

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Posted on 19 Nov, 2007

STOMPer Zul says this light along the covered walkway near Block 126, Bedok Reservoir Road has been switched on day and night for about four weeks.

"Who is going to pay the bill?" the STOMPer asked in an email today (19 Nov).

"Four weeks. 24/7. It has been even from morning till night...about 28 days already," the STOMPer said.

The STOMPer also said some of the light bulbs along the covered walkway are showing signs of wear and tear, and are "going to drop".STOMP has contacted Aljunied Town Council for comments and is waiting for a reply.

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A defective timer was one of the causes for which the lights at Block 126 Bedok Reservoir were left switched on, while as the accidental switching on of a bypass switch was the other.

This was the explanation given by the Aljunied Town Council officers, in response to a STOMPer’s post about how he saw the lights at the block left switched on for four weeks, even in the day.

Said the Town Council, in their email to STOMP:

“Our property officer has verified that on 1 November, Emergency Maintenance Service Unit (EMSU) received feedback that the lights were not working. This was due to a defective timer . The bypass switch was temporarily switched on to provide lighting for the linkway. We have subsequently replaced the defective timer.

“On 5 November, the lights were fused, and the ESMU arrived and made the necessary replacements. The lights were then lit up with the timer. We believe the bypass switch may have accidentally been switched on. This has also been rectified.

“Residents can be assured that our officers will closely monitor the lights to ensure the timer is in good working order.

“We wish to thank STOMPER Zul for the feedback.”