Pickleball-related Noise Complaints in Residential Estates and Measures to Balance Recreation with Residents' Rest

Mr Jackson Lam asked the Minister for National Development (a) how many complaints about pickleball-related noise in residential estates has the Government received in 2024 to 2025; (b) what measures are Town Councils and agencies taking to balance recreation with residents’ rest; and (c) whether the Government will be introducing nationwide guidelines or infrastructure adjustments, such as quieter equipment or designated indoor courts.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Member may wish to refer to the reply given by the Ministry of National Development on 25 September 2025 to a similar question posed by Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim on noise arising from pickleball play. [Please refer to "Guidelines for Pickleball Play in HDB Public Courts Given Its Rising Popularity and Potential Noise Disamenities", Official Report, 25 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 5, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]