Pasir Ris now Tampines, Uproar over new rental flats

[Watchman]

Uproar over new rental flats

Feb 9, 2010

Pasir Ris, Tampines residents upset over lack of consultation and effect on property values
By Melissa Kok & Ang Yiying

The HDB also disclosed that new rental flats are going up in Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands and Punggol.

In a nearby neighbourhood, the construction of similar rental flats beside Block 885, Tampines Street 83 (above), have left some residents unhappy as well. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

IN THE space of a week, residents in two housing estates - dismayed to learn that new rental blocks were being built near their homes - have gone up against the Housing Board.

They have met Members of Parliament and HDB officials over the issue.

Some of the more than 20 residents who spoke to The Straits Times were concerned that the rental flats would lower the quality of the neighbourhood and the value of their homes. Others were vocal about not having been consulted.

The residents in the vicinity of Block 885 in Tampines Street 83 form one group, while those around Blocks 475 and 476 in Pasir Ris Drive 6 form the other.

The Tampines residents found out about the HDB's plan to build a 14-storey block of rental flats last month. In Pasir Ris, a notice went up about 10 days ago in the lift lobbies of the blocks next to the earmarked plot, informing residents that work would start this month.

Pasir Ris residents said that with the rental block so near theirs, their new neighbours would be able to look into their living rooms and bedrooms.

Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.

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[cheekenpie]

Amazing hor.

When 2 people die in traffic accidents in Upp. Thomson, a triparite community is formed to discuss.

But building FT dorm, no need talk, action only.

 

[wonerman]

Punggol rental flats almost complete. Opposite SPC petrol kiosk! Fuck MBT!

 

[vincenttan]

Looks like Sinkies are starting to make their MPs work harder for them.

 

[ahbengsong]

Looks like Sinkies are starting to make their MPs work harder for them.

No use complaining... if pap dont even bother to seek feedback and go ahead with building the rental flats.. sinkees believe making noise will make pap listen ??... only through the last chance GE can sinkees send a strong message to pap... till now.. suffer the deserved pain...

 

[SneeringTree]

Build flats to rent to FT; disallow most Sinkies to rent flats and let Sinkies stew in sky-high-priced flats? Now, I really know PAP has gone to the dogs!

UNBELIEVABLE.

 

[cockcansing]

What talk, they said in the news that the ULTIMATE decision will be the goverment. FT more needed by the garmen. For us we need to work even harder to pay a pre-paid lease that is getting out of reach. FT just rent and they have enough to settle back to their country can go back.

 

[Watchman]

Build flats to rent to FT; disallow most Sinkies to rent flats and let Sinkies stew in sky-high-priced flats? Now, I really know PAP has gone to the dogs!

UNBELIEVABLE.

Not only they get FTs to rent the flats .

They are getting in FTs architects and engineers to study our building codes and get compliance . FTs are building our flats and apartments .

 

[wonerman]

Making noise MP will listen meh? Flats aleady built then what? Tear it down? Vote them out!@*^#$*$)*#&@#@$@*&

 

[cheekenpie]

Making noise MP will listen meh? Flats aleady built then what? Tear it down? Vote them out!@*^#$*$)*#&@#@$@*&

Rent to needy at same price as FT lor

 

[singveld]

singapore is getting so much crowded than when i was young.
this is sad.

 

[kunkin]

No use complaining... if pap dont even bother to seek feedback and go ahead with building the rental flats.. sinkees believe making noise will make pap listen ??... only through the last chance GE can sinkees send a strong message to pap... till now.. suffer the deserved pain...

p{lease wake up.. dont be blind or "daft" to believe that u can vote out ..

do u still believe they need ur vote count..\

they can declare they are winners..

 

[cleareyes]

Uproar over new rental flats

Feb 9, 2010

Pasir Ris, Tampines residents upset over lack of consultation and effect on property values
By Melissa Kok & Ang Yiying

The HDB also disclosed that new rental flats are going up in Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands and Punggol.

In a nearby neighbourhood, the construction of similar rental flats beside Block 885, Tampines Street 83 (above), have left some residents unhappy as well. -- PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

IN THE space of a week, residents in two housing estates - dismayed to learn that new rental blocks were being built near their homes - have gone up against the Housing Board.

They have met Members of Parliament and HDB officials over the issue.

Some of the more than 20 residents who spoke to The Straits Times were concerned that the rental flats would lower the quality of the neighbourhood and the value of their homes. Others were vocal about not having been consulted.

The residents in the vicinity of Block 885 in Tampines Street 83 form one group, while those around Blocks 475 and 476 in Pasir Ris Drive 6 form the other.

The Tampines residents found out about the HDB's plan to build a 14-storey block of rental flats last month. In Pasir Ris, a notice went up about 10 days ago in the lift lobbies of the blocks next to the earmarked plot, informing residents that work would start this month.

Pasir Ris residents said that with the rental block so near theirs, their new neighbours would be able to look into their living rooms and bedrooms.

Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.

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Another anmo for GMS to use, but does he know how?

 

[yellow_people]

Looks like Marlboro Tan did not waste any time. I predicted (see link below) that something like this would happen but even then after the elections. Well Marlboro did not take too kindly to suggestions that he be given the boot and is already putting the squeeze on the Tampines Ah Beng's gonads. Perhaps to show the losers a preview of what is too come as the Ah Beng cries out in pain over the perceived loss in value of his leasehold. What a bunch of baboons.

http://www.sammyboy.com/showpost.php?p=393379&postcount=21

 

[halsey02]

SINkingporeans are never to be consulted, they are never ever need to be told or explain ( GIC, HDB accts etc..), they only to be FIXED & INSULTED, over, over & over again..

The residents can forget it...see the Serangoon Gardens Issue..what happened?..all secretly who opposed, will be brought to 'limp koi, or teh"...you dare!

 

[Kunoichi]

Tampines residents unhappy over planned rental flats

Tampines residents unhappy over planned rental flats
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 February 2010 2337 hrs
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SINGAPORE: MP Sin Boon Ann has assured some Tampines residents, who were unhappy that HDB rental flats will be built right in front of their block, that the quality of their estate will not be hurt nor the peace be disturbed.

The MP for Tampines GRC will work with the HDB and residents to debunk the perception that rental flats are old, dirty and bad for image of the estate.

A block of rental flats will soon be built in front of Blk 885, Tampines St 83.

Bernard Fernando, a resident living in one of the units in that block, met HDB officials and MP Sin recently to express his unhappiness over the development.

"They shouldn't build a towering block of 14 stories right beside our 12-storey block. It doesn't really make sense. It will cut off the light and cut off the ventilation. If there is a need to build, we don't object to it, but build a lower block," said Mr Fernando.

Other residents are equally upset. "Most of the rental flats, normally, problem families will stay (there). Once got problem, anything will happen," said a resident.

"You will lose everything. You block the air, the wind and everything," said another.

Mr Sin said it is important to have the rental flats near amenities, and that the government has the final say over where the rental flats are sited. He said efforts will be taken to make things smooth for residents.

He said: "We'll be working very closely with the contractors, HDB and town councils. We'll be forming a committee, which also will comprise residents, to (find ways to) mitigate the effects of the noise pollution (during the construction of the flats).

"The new flats will be of the new-generation type, which will blend very nicely within the community itself, such that I don't think one can visibly pick out these flats as rental flats."

Some residents are concerned that the value of their homes will go down once the rental flats are up. However, property agents said this is highly unlikely.

Eugene Lim, associate director of ERA Asia Pacific, said: "For example, in Bukit Merah, you see resale flats that are next to rental flats still fetching very high resale prices."

Some observers said public housing may be one issue debated at the next General Election.

- CNA/ir