Debated in Parliament on 23 Sep 2025.
Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) when will the independent review of practices and safeguards pertaining to the sinkhole incident on 26 July 2025 at Tanjong Katong Road South be completed; (b) what is the frequency of sewer shaft inspections to ensure their continued structural integrity; and (c) whether any additional measures have been made by the Ministry to ensure workers’ safety at similar worksites.
The question has been addressed with similar Parliamentary Questions on 22 September 2025 via written answer. Please refer to the response to Questions in the 22 September 2025 Order Paper. [Please refer to "Cause and Actions Taken for Sinkhole Formation at Tanjong Katong Road South in July 2025", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]
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