Ponding issue at neighbourhood mall resolved

From: Phillip Ang <phillipang63@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Ponding issue at neighbourhood mall resolved
To: PM LEE <LEE_HSIEN_LOONG@pmo.gov.sg>
Cc: <hdbceo@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg>, <ow_foong_pheng@mnd.gov.sg>, <desmondlee@mnd.gov.sg>, <indranee_rajah@mnd.gov.sg>, HENG <ken_dxb@hotmail.com>, LAU <cklau60@gmail.com>, STANLEY <Stanley93896999@gmail.com>, Stephen Netto <stephen@theonlinecitizen.com>, CNA <digitalnews@mediacorp.com.sg>, STNEWS <stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg>, TODAY <news@newstoday.com.sg>, TOC <theonlinecitizen@gmail.com>, Benjamin Oer ZD <benzdoer@sph.com.sg>, ZB GOH <gohst@sph.com.sg>, PASIR RIS PUNGGOL TC <pasirris@prpg-tc.org.sg>, SBR <lowchuchong@gmail.com>, JAYA KUMAR <jayakumar89@hotmail.com>, RAYSON <rayson.goh@gmail.com>

Dear PM Lee

I refer to my email dated 4 Jan (attached).

Please be informed that the ponding issue at Elias Mall (Pasir Ris) has finally been resolved with the construction of additional drainage (images below).

Before

After

Thank you and have a nice day.

Regards

Phillip Ang

From: Phillip Ang <phillipang63@gmail.com>Date: 1/4/21 09:11 (GMT+08:00)To: PM LEE <LEE_HSIEN_LOONG@pmo.gov.sg>Cc: hdbceo@mailbox.hdb.gov.sg, ow_foong_pheng@mnd.gov.sg, desmondlee@mnd.gov.sg, indranee_rajah@mnd.gov.sg, HENG <ken_dxb@hotmail.com>, LAU <cklau60@gmail.com>, STANLEY <Stanley93896999@gmail.com>, Stephen Netto <stephen@theonlinecitizen.com>, CNA <digitalnews@mediacorp.com.sg>, STNEWS <stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg>, TODAY <news@newstoday.com.sg>, TOC <theonlinecitizen@gmail.com>, YAHOO <reachus@yahoo-inc.com>, Benjamin Oer ZD <benzdoer@sph.com.sg>, ZB GOH <gohst@sph.com.sg>, PASIR RIS PUNGGOL TC <pasirris@prpg-tc.org.sg>Subject: Ponding issue easy to resolve but no action taken after feedback more than 1 year ago

Dear PM Lee

Most municipal issues are easily resolved. Unfortunately, ‘grassroots members’ and those responsible prefer to turn a blind eye because they are never held accountable.

For example, the issue of ponding at Elias Mall (see images below) in Pasir Ris was highlighted in 2019 but action has yet to be taken.
Date taken: 1 January 2021

Despite the obvious danger to mall users, many elderly, the relevant authority prefers to leave safety to chance.

This issue could have been easily resolved by channeling the rainwater into the nearby drain. If the relevant authority is still clueless, it could consult PUB experts.

Should an accident occur, the relevant authority must be held accountable for negligence.

Thank you and Happy New Year.

Regards

Phillip Ang