Noise Barriers along Roads and Traffic Junctions

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

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Dr Lee Bee Wah inquired about plans for noise barriers along roads and junctions and whether the Ministry was aware of high noise levels at The Estuary condominium.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew stated that installing noise barriers is impractical due to gaps needed for bus stops and access points, which would reduce effectiveness and compromise pedestrian safety.
The Estuary meets the URA’s setback guideline, but in response to resident feedback, more trees have been planted along the road, and further noise mitigation measures are being discussed with the condominium management.

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Er Dr Lee Bee Wah asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether there will be plans to install noise barriers along roads and traffic junctions; and (b) whether the Ministry is aware of high noise levels experienced by residents at The Estuary condominium.

Lui Tuck Yew

It is not practical to install noise barriers along roads and traffic junctions. Gaps will be needed in the noise barriers for bus stops, and for vehicular and pedestrian access. These gaps would render noise barriers ineffective. Pedestrian safety would also be compromised as their view of on-coming traffic could be blocked.

The Estuary meets the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)’s setback guideline of 15 metres from the road. However, in response to residents’ feedback on excessive road noise, the National Parks Board has planted more trees along the road fronting the condominium. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and other agencies will continue to engage the condominium management on other mitigating measures, including for them to install structures to absorb or deflect the noise.

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Dr Lee Bee Wah inquired about plans for noise barriers along roads and junctions and whether the Ministry was aware of high noise levels at The Estuary condominium.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew stated that installing noise barriers is impractical due to gaps needed for bus stops and access points, which would reduce effectiveness and compromise pedestrian safety.
The Estuary meets the URA’s setback guideline, but in response to resident feedback, more trees have been planted along the road, and further noise mitigation measures are being discussed with the condominium management.

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Noise Barriers along Roads and Traffic Junctions

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

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Dr Lee Bee Wah inquired about plans for noise barriers along roads and junctions and whether the Ministry was aware of high noise levels at The Estuary condominium.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew stated that installing noise barriers is impractical due to gaps needed for bus stops and access points, which would reduce effectiveness and compromise pedestrian safety.
The Estuary meets the URA’s setback guideline, but in response to resident feedback, more trees have been planted along the road, and further noise mitigation measures are being discussed with the condominium management.

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Lui Tuck Yew

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Dr Lee Bee Wah inquired about plans for noise barriers along roads and junctions and whether the Ministry was aware of high noise levels at The Estuary condominium.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew stated that installing noise barriers is impractical due to gaps needed for bus stops and access points, which would reduce effectiveness and compromise pedestrian safety.
The Estuary meets the URA’s setback guideline, but in response to resident feedback, more trees have been planted along the road, and further noise mitigation measures are being discussed with the condominium management.

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Noise Barriers along Roads and Traffic Junctions

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Lui Tuck Yew

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Noise Barriers along Roads and Traffic Junctions

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Lui Tuck Yew

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