MY NEW neighbour and his contractor have repeatedly broken the rules regarding renovation works.
The notice of renovation works was posted outside the HDB flat for work carried out on weekdays from 8.30am to 6pm from July 21 to Aug 28.
First, their renovation works resulted in damage to the outside utility door. Second, each day, the contractor would leave rubbish along the common corridor and lift landing. Third, residents had to deal with loud noises from the hacking, knocking and drilling even over the weekends.
When I reported the matter to the Housing Board on Sept 5, I was told it was expected that renovation works would be unpleasant, and that the renovation had been extended to Sept 9. I was then given the name of an officer to contact for further inquiries. That officer did other checks and informed me that no rules were broken.
Subsequently, the renovation continued after the deadline had passed and I contacted the West Coast Town Council to report the noise pollution and possible unapproved renovation. I was told to contact the Essential Maintenance Service Unit (EMSU) instead. Continue reading
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