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Mar 16, 2010
Bridge worry at Canopy Walk
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I HAVE been a frequent user of the Canopy Walk@Kent Ridge Park since November last year. I use it about four times a week.
The planks which form the floor of this 'air bridge' have deteriorated. Parts have been eaten by vermin, and other parts have been vandalised. Two planks, in particular, are in danger of breaking should a heavy individual walk on them. Many people jog on this bridge.
I reported this to a field officer three weeks ago. He was sitting in his car under the trees in the carpark. He did not bother to follow me to the spot. I gave him the exact location. I went on the bridge, came back and saw him speaking on his cellphone, again in the shade. I asked him twice to report to maintenance.
When I was back on the bridge again, I saw that the two seriously damaged planks had not been replaced and were in an even worse state.
I called the National Parks Board (NParks), and made a report again. But the officer did not even ask me for the location of the planks.
There could be a serious accident as this bridge is at least 12m above ground over a jungle.
There are at least 12 pieces of wood in various stages of deterioration on this walk. Why doesn't NParks replace them with metal? After all, the Henderson Wave is like a tar road. The Canopy Walk is over a jungle with squirrels and snakes and insects in hot, humid conditions. Ideal for rotting.
Gwenda Loong (Ms)
Bridge worry at Canopy Walk
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I HAVE been a frequent user of the Canopy Walk@Kent Ridge Park since November last year. I use it about four times a week.
The planks which form the floor of this 'air bridge' have deteriorated. Parts have been eaten by vermin, and other parts have been vandalised. Two planks, in particular, are in danger of breaking should a heavy individual walk on them. Many people jog on this bridge.
I reported this to a field officer three weeks ago. He was sitting in his car under the trees in the carpark. He did not bother to follow me to the spot. I gave him the exact location. I went on the bridge, came back and saw him speaking on his cellphone, again in the shade. I asked him twice to report to maintenance.
When I was back on the bridge again, I saw that the two seriously damaged planks had not been replaced and were in an even worse state.
I called the National Parks Board (NParks), and made a report again. But the officer did not even ask me for the location of the planks.
There could be a serious accident as this bridge is at least 12m above ground over a jungle.
There are at least 12 pieces of wood in various stages of deterioration on this walk. Why doesn't NParks replace them with metal? After all, the Henderson Wave is like a tar road. The Canopy Walk is over a jungle with squirrels and snakes and insects in hot, humid conditions. Ideal for rotting.
Gwenda Loong (Ms)
