Woman says Circuit Road block infested with litterbugs, rats and ants: 'First World slum'
She called it slum-like conditions in a First World country.
Stomper Belinda is frustrated by the unsanitary conditions at Block 50 Circuit Road, where her elderly relatives are living.
Despite being an Anchorvale Lane resident, she hopes to help her relatives shed light on the high-rise littering and pest infestation occurring in their estate.
Belinda said: "The estate is not only poorly managed, but also filled with litterbugs, rodent and fire ant infestations, with filthy hawker centres and common corridors to boot."
The Stomper shared several photos of the litter that were taken in January.
Belinda added: "Sadly, the situation remains largely unchanged even with repeated feedback. I feel like the residents there have been abandoned.
"Please have a heart for our fellow Singaporeans living in slum-like conditions in a First World country called Singapore. Thank you."
In response to a Stomp query, a spokesman for Marine Parade Town Council said it is aware of the "littering and high-rise littering situation" at the block.
He said: "We have been working closely with the National Environment Agency (NEA) to address the situation.
"Publicity materials have been put up around the estate to educate residents about the dangers of high-rise littering and the importance of maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
"We will continue our collaboration with NEA to identify and engage offenders."
The town council is also stepping up the frequency of cleaning and litter removal in the area.
"On the matter of pest-related concerns, our pest control operators are conducting regular inspections and preventive treatments throughout the estate," the spokesman added.
"We are also intensifying our efforts with additional treatments to manage the issue more effectively. Special attention is being given to the proper clearing of standing bins, as well as the housekeeping of bin centres and their surroundings to prevent pest breeding grounds.
"The town council will continue to closely monitor the situation and adjust our pest control strategies as needed.
"We also take this opportunity to urge residents to do their part in keeping the estate clean by disposing of food waste and litter into the bins or by bagging the rubbish before throwing it into the bin chutes.
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Residents can contact Marine Parade Town Council directly at 1800-241 6487 or 1800-287 6530, or via Facebook and Instagram for any estate-related queries.
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