Coordinating Body for Organisation of All Mass Sports Activities

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth whether there can be a coordinating body for the organisation of all mass sports activities to ensure that organisers do not create traffic shutdown for residents and that there be no loud music being played in the middle of the night.

There is close coordination among Government agencies to assess requests involving mass sports activities. For those requiring road closures or traffic diversion, the event organisers have to submit plans for approval by the Traffic Police and the Land Transport Authority and will also have to obtain a letter of support from Sport Singapore. Organisers are also required to engage affected stakeholders, such as residents and businesses, and advise them of the road closure timings and alternative vehicular access to the area.

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth notes the Member's suggestion for a coordinating body for the organisation of mass sports activities and will be engaging him to study this suggestion.