Residents ask for 2 weeks to remove 'kampung garden' from Bukit Panjang HDB corridor
Update on Feb 25:
'Kampung garden' still at HDB corridor after 2 weeks' grace? Formal notices issued to residents
Original article:
It looks like a kampung surrounded by the jungle - but is actually located in an HDB block.
Stomper Leonard shared photos of the 'private garden' on the 15th floor of Block 533 Bukit Panjang Ring Road and said it has been there since August 2023.
The corridor can be seen filled with numerous potted plants and greenery, as well as adorned with a wooden musical instrument, a fence and other decorative items.
There is also a welcome sign and a signboard calling the space 'Tingkat Village,' along with a fictional road name.
Leonard expressed safety concerns and said: "This is a fire hazard and potential dengue cluster. I don't even know if the authorities have checked whether this private garden is contributing to the dengue figures.
"This is a common space and shouldn't be for personal use. How are cleaners gonna wash the area? And if there's a fire, how are people in the units gonna get out?"
"I filed a report with the Singapore Civil Defence Force and they said they would follow up with the town council."
In response to a Stomp query, Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council said its property team had on Jan 21 engaged with the residents involved to address the situation.
A spokeswoman shared: "During the session, we emphasised the importance of maintaining a clean and organised shared space for the well-being of all residents.
"As part of this effort, we advised the residents to tidy up and declutter the common areas by removing excessive items and unauthorised structures. Clear and unobstructed passageways are particularly vital for ensuring safe and swift access for emergency responders when needed.
"In addition, we stressed the importance of mitigating public health risks, particularly the need to prevent mosquito breeding. Residents were reminded to remove any items that could collect stagnant water or serve as potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
"We are pleased to share that the residents have committed to comply and adhere to the guidelines. They have appealed for a two-week period to remove the excessive items and unauthorised structures."
The town council said its property team will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This is not the first time residents have created such setups in the common spaces of HDB blocks.
Stomp previously reported on a Woodlands resident who showed off his 'corridor garden' on Jan 20 and visited a 'mini jungle' in Punggol in 2024.
