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Goodbye 2020

As much as we try to forget 2020, try to remember the valuable lessons. We will eventually get over the coronavirus, but there will be another virus. That is why environmental conservation should be on the top of our minds. “COVID-19 may be just the beginning of mass pandemics”

Just received this from my friend. Ironic but true.

Keep your spirits high and may you be blessed with good health in the coming year 2021! Happy new year in advance!

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Water woes at Waterford

Below excerpt from CNA (www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/everrise-maintenance-fined-water-contamination-waterford-13854128)

A contractor has been fined S$8,500 for failing to ensure that a licensed plumber was conducting regulated works at a private condominium along Kim Yan Road, causing contamination to water supply… at Waterford Residence.”

Investigations revealed Everrise Maintenance, a local contractor the managing agent had hired for the condo, was tasked to carry out repair work after a crack line measuring approximately 10cm was found on the external surface of a water tank cover during a PUB site inspection. 

“Such repair works are regulated works that should be carried out by a licensed plumber or by workers under the direct supervision of one,” said PUB. Instead of hiring a licensed plumber, Everrise instructed its workers to patch up the crack line without proper instructions.

Not sure if MA selected the lowest quote amongst contractors. Clearly there are certain redlines to cost savings.

Under the Public Utilities Act, causing contamination to water supplied by PUB carries a maximum fine of S$50,000. Failure to ensure that regulated works are carried out by a licensed plumber carries a maximum fine of S$10,000.

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Public amenities well-managed. Superbly efficient with social media

By now, you may have heard about the ‘dumbest sheltered walkway’ in Punggol. It led straight to the bus-stop, but the railings extend another 5m-8m unsheltered. This inconvenienced the HDB residents from the cluster of blocks around. And one Lim Vernon took to facebook to broadcast his video about it on 1 Dec.

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