Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) which HDB estates currently have a Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS) installed; (b) what is the breakdown of each system’s monthly operational costs per dwelling unit, including maintenance and electricity; (c) how do the monetised cost savings compare quantitatively to traditional waste disposal methods;Continue reading “HDB ESTATES WITH PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THEM”
Category Archives: Housing, Transport, Infrastructure
INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport given the objectives of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme, whether LTA will consider introducing a feeder bus service to serve Compassvale Crescent, which remains underserved by a feeder service in contrast to Rivervale Crescent and Anchorvale Crescent. Mr Chee Hong Tat: Compassvale Crescent residents are currently servedContinue reading “INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT”
CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) when is the three-runway system at Changi Airport expected to be operational; and (b) what is the projected increase in the airport’s passenger handling capacity thereafter. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Member could refer to the written reply issued for Parliamentary Question No 14 for writtenContinue reading “CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY”
REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) in light of the imminent implementation of Electronic Road Pricing 2.0, whether there are any plans to revise the Vehicle Quota System for the total number of automobile COEs issued over the full 10 years; (b) whether the Ministry has conducted any study on what theContinue reading “REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0”
HDB COMMERCIAL UNIT TENANTS ENGAGING IN ADDITIONAL TRADES ASIDE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED IN TENANCY AGREEMENT
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether tenants of HDB commercial units are allowed to engage in additional complementary trades aside from those specified in the tenancy agreement during their existing term without having to submit a separate application to do so; and (b) if not, whether HDB can considerContinue reading “HDB COMMERCIAL UNIT TENANTS ENGAGING IN ADDITIONAL TRADES ASIDE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED IN TENANCY AGREEMENT”
DETECTION AND RESPONSE TIMES FOR 28 OCTOBER 2024 OIL SPILL INCIDENT
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport regarding the oil leakage from a land-based pipeline at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil on 20 October 2024 between 5.30 am and 3.00 pm (a) what was the oil product that was leaked; (b) how was the leak discoveredContinue reading “DETECTION AND RESPONSE TIMES FOR 28 OCTOBER 2024 OIL SPILL INCIDENT”
DISCOURAGING COMMUTERS FROM BLARING VIDEOS OR MUSIC LOUDLY FROM MOBILE DEVICES WHILE ON TRAINS AND BUSES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the current measures being taken by bus and rail operators to discourage or prevent commuters from blaring loud videos or music from their mobile devices while commuting; and (b) whether there are plans to curb the blaring of loud videos or music byContinue reading “DISCOURAGING COMMUTERS FROM BLARING VIDEOS OR MUSIC LOUDLY FROM MOBILE DEVICES WHILE ON TRAINS AND BUSES”
COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Ministry will establish community standards, beyond existing regulations, to improve etiquette and reduce friction between motorised and non-motorised active mobility device users and pedestrians in public places; (b) whether these standards will include appropriate speeds for different situations, yielding to pedestrians, courteous bellContinue reading “COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES”
ESTIMATED HDB BTO UNITS TO BE LAUNCHED FROM 2025 ONWARDS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE SINGLES
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development in view of the overwhelming demand from first-time single home buyers in the recent October 2024 HDB BTO exercise, what is the projected number of HDB BTO units to be launched from 2025 onwards which eligible singles can apply for. Mr Desmond Lee: Under the NewContinue reading “ESTIMATED HDB BTO UNITS TO BE LAUNCHED FROM 2025 ONWARDS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE SINGLES”
PROCESSING TIME FOR HDB HFE LETTER FROM APPLICATION TO DOCUMENT SUBMISSION AND POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the median processing time for the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter from (i) the point of application and (ii) the point all required documents are submitted to HDB; and (b) whether the Government can consider extending the validity period of the HFEContinue reading “PROCESSING TIME FOR HDB HFE LETTER FROM APPLICATION TO DOCUMENT SUBMISSION AND POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD”
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