Debated in Parliament on 1 Mar 2024.
Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin asked the Minister for National Development (a) what are the guidelines and regular maintenance programmes in place to tackle overgrown shrubbery and vegetation along roadsides in landed housing estates which compromises visibility of road signs and other traffic; and (b) what is the average time taken for relevant authorities to address such hazards once identified or reported.
The National Parks Board (NParks) conducts maintenance pruning on roadside shrubs every two to three months. It also conducts monthly site inspections on roadside greenery, including those in landed housing estates. During these inspections, if any trees or shrubs are found to be obstructing the visibility of road signs and traffic, NParks carries out pruning works. Upon receiving feedback of such similar nature, NParks would conduct onsite assessments and where necessary, pruning works are generally undertaken within two weeks.
There may be instances where residents in landed housing estates have planted up the green verges in front of their homes. We ask residents to garden responsibly and ensure that their plants do not give rise to potential hazards for road users and pedestrians.
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