This Urban Jungle Posted on 15 May, 2007
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/viewPost2981.aspx
William Lim, 47, was appalled that the drain behind Aljunied MRT station was dirty and clogged up with rubbish.The production manager was on Geylang Lorong 25A, near the roundabout behind Aljunied MRT station where cars drop off and pick up passengers, yesterday evening (14 May).He was there with a friend at about 5pm to 6pm when he noticed the drain.He told STOMP, “It looked like the drain was not cleared for a long time. The water is stagnant, and there were newspapers and rubbish in there.”“I am so shocked that there is this kind of drain in Singapore.”
Posted on 18 May, 2007
PUB to step up cleaning of drain after posting
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/viewPost3017.aspxThe Public Utilities Board plans to step up on the cleaning of a drain behind Aljunied MRT station on Geylang Lorong 25A, and might even consider covering it up to prevent litter from clogging it. The national water agency said that it already cleans the drain three times a week, after production manager William Lim wrote into STOMP about the terrible condition of the drain. He took a picture of the clogged up drain that was filled with rubbish and contained stagnant water and told STOMP that he was rather shocked that there was such a drain in Singapore. PUB has taken over the maintenance of Singapore drains from the National Environment Agency, from April this year. PUB director of Catchment and Waterways, Tan Nguan Sen is appealing to the public to help keep drains and canals in Singapore, as they are linked to reservoirs and channel rainwater there as a source of drinking water.“ We welcome the public to give us any feedback at 1800 2846600,” he said.
The repair work of the holes and building defects at Rivervale Drive will be speeded up, says the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council, in response to a STOMP posting about holes in the ground appearing in the area.
