Clutter building up in filthy Boon Lay corridor: Town council working on 'complex' hoarding case
West Coast–Jurong West Town Council has been working closely with various agencies to address a hoarding issue at Block 215 Boon Lay following feedback about clutter.
The town council's response comes after Stomper Ali alleged that the fifth-floor corridor has been left in an "extremely dirty and cluttered state for an extended period of time".
"The corridor is filled with accumulated rubbish, bags, cardboard and personal belongings, severely obstructing the passageway," said Ali.
"This level of clutter did not happen overnight and appears to have been building up over a long duration."
Ali questioned how the situation had gone unnoticed.
"How could such an obvious and hazardous condition be missed during routine checks? Are officers responsible for estate management actively carrying out their duties on the ground?" he asked.
"The obstruction causes daily inconvenience to nearby residents and, more critically, poses a serious fire hazard.
"In the event of a fire or emergency, the cluttered corridor could hinder evacuation, endanger lives and increase the risk of property damage.
"Common corridors are meant to be kept clear at all times for safety reasons, yet this has clearly not been enforced."
Ali also said residents have previously reported estate issues to the town council, but follow-ups were often slow or absent, allowing problems to persist.
"This erodes confidence in estate management and raises concerns about accountability," he added.
"Residents should not be forced to live with safety risks in shared spaces due to lapses in monitoring and enforcement.
"I hope Stomp can bring public attention to this issue so that prompt action is taken and stronger oversight is ensured to prevent similar situations from recurring elsewhere."
In response to a Stomp query, a spokesperson for West Coast-Jurong West Town Council said on Feb 11 that it is aware of the situation.
"Our town council has been managing in close collaboration with relevant government and social service agencies to resolve the hoarding case," said the spokesperson.
The spokesperson added that its primary concern is residents' safety, and that it conducts regular clearances of the common corridor to keep it passable and reduce fire risks.
"As hoarding circumstances often involve underlying challenges, we are working closely with our partners through a coordinated, multi-agency approach to engage the resident and seek a sustainable resolution.
"We appreciate residents' patience and understanding as we balance enforcement with support in such complex situations. The safety and well-being of all residents remain our top priority."
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