Melissa Chong Channel NewsAsia 12 Nov 13;
SINGAPORE: National water agency PUB will install more drop inlet chambers and open gratings for covered drains to minimise water ponding on roadside walkways.
This would hopefully facilitate the flow of water into drains, rather than overflowing onto footpaths.
Environment Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said this in response to a query by Hougang MP Png Eng Huat, who asked if measures were being taken to prepare for heavy thunderstorms.
Dr Balakrishnan added that the PUB will also rectify depressions that had formed along walkways, where rainwater could accumulate during heavy rain.
- CNA/gn
