Anti-littering Patrols in Tanjong Rhu Area

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources whether there are plans to step up anti-littering patrols in the Tanjong Rhu area on weekends.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Since August 2013, NEA has stepped up its enforcement efforts at two park connectors lining the banks of Marina Reservoir, namely Geylang Park Connector and Tanjong Rhu Promenade. This is to address the behaviour of irresponsible park users and joggers who litter near the benches, leaving behind food waste, empty cans and bottles despite adequate bins in the area. NEA has observed that much of the littering occurs between late at night and early morning on weekends and will focus its enforcement efforts there.

Our parks are meant for everyone's enjoyment and it is important that we all do our part to help keep our parks clean. Besides not littering themselves, park users should also actively discourage others from littering. We must create a norm where litterbugs are made to feel unwelcome for their anti-social behaviour. This way, we will be better able to arrest the problem of litterbugs.