Sengkang resident says pickleball games 'disturbing sleep', town council says hours already regulated
A Sengkang resident has raised concerns about daily pickleball games near Block 310 Anchorvale Road, claiming the noise is affecting the health and rest of nearby residents.
Stomper Henry said the 'non-stop loud pickleball play' has been ongoing since around March this year.
"The loud and continuous 'pok pok pok' can be heard for hours every night and most mornings," he told Stomp.
"It starts at 8.30am, especially on weekends and public holidays, and goes on from around 5.30pm to 9.30pm practically every night. The sound is disturbing the sleep of the elderly and sick.
"Signs are of no use as players are ignoring them.
"I hope the game can be moved indoors and that players be required to use noise-reducing material on their bats.
"Please help us before many will need psychiatric treatment for various adverse health issues."
In response to a Stomp query, Sengkang Town Council (SKTC) said it appreciates residents' feedback regarding pickleball games in the estate.
"Our position is that these are public courts, and while we cannot fully restrict their use, we do regulate usage timings to minimise inconvenience to nearby residents," a town council spokesman said.
"Since Jan 1, 2024, the daily operating hours for courts in Sengkang have been set at 8.30am to 9.30pm. These timings are well within the HDB quiet hours of 10.30pm to 7am and were determined after careful consideration, including surveys in 2022 and a pilot study in 2023.
"This is not an issue unique to Sengkang - pickleball has been rising in popularity islandwide, and town councils across Singapore are working to balance the interests of enthusiasts with the comfort of residents living nearby.
"It is important that concerns are heard, and we hope to reach amicable arrangements that respect both active lifestyles and the shared living environment in our community."
Earlier this month, a One Fort resident told Stomp that daily pickleball games were "driving us crazy".
In response, pickleball enthusiasts said the noise from play was nowhere near as disruptive as construction works, and called for more indoor courts to help minimise disturbances to nearby residents.
