Quoted from Straits Times forum about dirty Kim Keat in Toa Payoh East.
Chronic problem with clearing rubbish
April 3, 2009 by admin
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I HAVE been living in Kim Keat Avenue for more than 10 years. During this time, I have lost count of the number of times I have contacted the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council, HDB branch office and the National Environment Agency (NEA) on rubbish not being cleared in the open areas around the driving range.
The area is cleaned after every complaint. Unfortunately, it is always just that one time until the next complaint. When I ask how often the area is cleaned, I get no answer.
A couple of months ago, I e-mailed NEA regarding the same problem again. The area, as usual, was cleaned within days but, like in the past, that was it. A few weeks later, when I found rubbish accumulating, I contacted the town council, which said it would inform HDB. The area was cleaned, but is back to its unkempt state once more.
Why isn’t there regular cleaning work? If there is, why is the area not cleaned for weeks?
Two days ago, when I passed the area, I saw more than 10 empty PET bottles and drink containers lying on the ground and grass patches. Three of those contained water, with one filled almost to the brim.
What is the point of my ensuring my house and corridor are free of stagnant water when my surrounding areas are breeding grounds for mosquitoes?
Kelly Lek (Ms)