Stomper reports to town council about parcels in carpark, says its reply 'doesn't make sense at all'
Parcels were repeatedly left unattended at the carpark of Block 8C Boon Tiong Road in Bukit Merah, according to a resident.
Stomper James, who reported the matter to Tanjong Pagar Town Council (TPTC) on Nov 17, said no action appeared to have been taken as the parcels continued to be left there daily.
James said in his feedback: "Is the carpark allowed to be a 'warehouse' for a delivery company/person? Been there since 12pm and now still here. Prompt action please."
He told Stomp he later received a reply from TPTC but was dissatisfied with the explanation.
"This reply from TPTC doesn't make sense at all!" he said.
According to James, TPTC informed him that there was no violation if the company responsible for the parcels had purchased a season parking pass from HDB.
The Courier Hub Scheme – a Urban Redevelopment Authority and HDB initiative – designates certain spaces in HDB multi-storey carparks for delivery personnel to load, unload and sort parcels.
These courier hubs aim to support growing e-commerce demand and reduce the number of vehicles moving around neighbourhoods. However, activities are only allowed in approved lots, and overnight storage of parcels is not permitted.
Stomp understands that the carpark is not under the town council's purview, but the parcels have been cleared as of Dec 1.
