Waiting List for Heavy Vehicle Parking Spaces in Choa Chu Kang Estate

Mr Zaqy Mohamad asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the current capacity of the five heavy vehicle parking areas in the Choa Chu Kang vicinity is sufficient to meet the demand for such parking spaces in the estate; (b) what is the length of the waiting list for the three heavy vehicle parks operated by HDB, one by URA and one by TM Corporation; (c) whether there has been any recent improvements to the waiting list; and (d) what more can be done to help residents who need to park their vehicles in the area due to job requirements.

There are 597 heavy vehicle parking lots located in Choa Chu Kang today. The waiting list for the heavy vehicle parks managed by HDB and URA are at 116 and 138 respectively. The private heavy vehicle park operator, TM Corporation, provides 181 heavy vehicle parking lots and does not keep a waitlist.

There are practical difficulties in locating heavy vehicle parks in residential estates. Sites are limited as the land is needed for housing and other community uses. Heavy vehicle parks can also pose potential noise and safety concerns to residents living nearby.

Nevertheless, where there are opportunities, URA will provide interim heavy vehicle park sites to meet some of the demand.

LTA's licensing condition requires owners to have secured a designated heavy vehicle parking lot before their heavy vehicles are allowed to be registered. These owners must ensure they have parking solutions for their vehicles and not leave the decision to the individual drivers. They should also consider arranging transportation of drivers between the approved parking lots and the drivers' homes.