Enhancing Recreational Fishing Access for Children and Families with Temporary Fishing Sites and Implementation of Rod Rental or Family Fishing Programmes

Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment to enhance recreational fishing access for children and families, whether the Ministry will consider (i) opening additional temporary fishing sites during school holidays along waterways, such as ABC Waters @ Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, and (ii) piloting rod rental or family fishing programmes in designated fishing locations with higher utilisation.

The named location will see a large volume of water flowing at high velocity during heavy rain. It is not suitable for the suggested recreational use from a safety standpoint.