Guidelines on Noise Allowance Standards and Installing Safety Enhancements and Sound Dampeners at Communal Sports Facilities

Ms Yeo Wan Ling asked the Minister for National Development with regard to the rise of pickleball playing in HDB estates (a) whether guidelines will be developed on community noise allowance standards on such high impact ball sports; and (b) whether a study can be convened to convert HDB communal sports facilities such as badminton courts to more multi-purpose facilities with safety enhancements and sound dampeners.

This question was addressed in the reply to the question asked by Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim on 25 September 2025. [Please refer to ​"Guidelines for Pickleball Play in HDB Public Courts Given Its Rising Popularity and Potential Noise Disamenities", Official Report, 25 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 5, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]