Channel NewsAsia 26 Jun 15;
SINGAPORE: Landscaping company Hawaii Landscape was fined S$4,000 by PUB on Thursday (Jun 25) for placing objects in a public drain along Thomson Road.
In March this year, PUB officers found a PVC pipe, submersible pump and plywood in a public drain at the company's location.
The company was then charged under the Sewerage and Drainage Act for placing objects in the public drain without approval for these works. This offence carries a maximum fine of S$20,000.
PUB said that public drains are supposed to convey rainwater quickly during storms and should be kept free-flowing at all times. The placement of any objects in or across public drains, without prior approval, is not allowed as this will interfere with rainwater flow and result in flash floods during severe storms, it added.
PUB said it will not hesitate to take action against interference with the public drainage system. The public can call PUB's 24-hour call centre at 1800-284 6600 should they witness such acts.
- CNA/fs
