'Eco-forest' sprouts up along Yishun corridor -- with bonus items in riser
A Yishun Riverwalk resident is upset that his neighbour has not only been cluttering the common corridor with plants, but also using the riser to store personal belongings.
Stomper Anonymous said the situation on the third floor of Block 335A Yishun Street 31 has been going on for the past four to five years.
He shared photos showing potted plants on a rack along the corridor, as well as numerous items stacked in the riser.
Anonymous told Stomp: "Over the years, my neighbour has grown an eco-forest outside her home. Every year, there are new plants.
"In 2024, the authorities came and found a whole container filled with shoes and water. They also discovered a horde of mosquito larvae."
Anonymous claimed that the situation remained unchanged despite reporting it multiple times.
"Now, we still have mosquitoes swarming and ants have started to enter our home," he added. "The drain is also clogged and my neighbour burns incense every day."
In response to a Stomp query, a spokeswoman for Nee Soon Town Council said it is aware of the feedback regarding the potted plants.
She added: "Our team conducted a site inspection and found that the corridor maintains a clear width of 1.2 metres, in accordance with SCDF regulations. No stagnant water or mosquito breeding was observed during the inspection.
"The resident was also informed to reduce the number of potted plants and reposition the plant rack to help minimise clutter along the corridor. She agreed to do so within the next two weeks."
The town council will continue to monitor the area and follow up as needed, said the spokeswoman, adding: "We encourage all residents to be mindful of keeping common areas clean and safe to help foster a harmonious living environment for everyone."
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