Why I like this story?
It's green... and farming in Singapore is rarity. It's about a father spending time with his children for this 2 years with this farming activity. Reasons sited to stop this farm are... "leaves being burnt at the plot", "burning had caused problems for her child who has asthma" & "National Environment Agency is also worried about mosquito breeding" ... all of which I'm sure could be discussed and compromised. MP willing to represent them but "If they don't identify themselves, it's going to be very hard for us to represent their views when we engage with agencies such as the Singapore Land Authority and other concerned agencies such as the National Environment Agency. The SLA has also assured us that they will work with the community and stakeholders to come up with an arrangement that is for the greater community interest."
I hope there will be a compromise so that this very positive activity can continue.
It's green... and farming in Singapore is rarity. It's about a father spending time with his children for this 2 years with this farming activity. Reasons sited to stop this farm are... "leaves being burnt at the plot", "burning had caused problems for her child who has asthma" & "National Environment Agency is also worried about mosquito breeding" ... all of which I'm sure could be discussed and compromised. MP willing to represent them but "If they don't identify themselves, it's going to be very hard for us to represent their views when we engage with agencies such as the Singapore Land Authority and other concerned agencies such as the National Environment Agency. The SLA has also assured us that they will work with the community and stakeholders to come up with an arrangement that is for the greater community interest."
I hope there will be a compromise so that this very positive activity can continue.
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Residents told to clear out "farm" on state land
By Olivia Siong | Posted: 13 March 2012 1805 hrs
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This plot of state land at Clementi Avenue 4 has been used by nearby residents for farming for almost 30 years (Photo taken by Olivia Siong)
SINGAPORE: The authorities are hoping to engage those who have been illegally using a plot of state land at Clementi Avenue 4.
Residents have been farming at the 1,800 square metre site for almost 30 years, but they are now being ordered by the Singapore Land Authority to move out by March 20.
And for residents like Lester Yeong, they are hoping that a compromise can be reached between the authorities and residents.
Mr Yeong and his family have been farming in the area for about two years. They spend about two to three hours daily at the plot and have planted about 20 species of fruits and vegetables there.
Mr Yeong said: "It's like a kampong and it is near where we stay. My kids come here every day after I return from work and they totally enjoy it. It's most unfortunate that a single incident has caused SLA to issue the encroachment notice. Right now, I have made an appeal to MP of Bukit Timah, Sim Ann, that we would very much like to continue with what we have been doing... and we are ready for any form of compromise. With compromise, I believe that it'll be a very valuable community farming area."
However, health issues are a concern.
A resident living in Clementi raised concerns a few weeks ago about leaves being burnt at the plot.
The burning had caused problems for her child who has asthma.
Aside from health concerns, the National Environment Agency is also worried about mosquito breeding.
And MP for the area, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC's Sim Ann, hopes those who have been using the plot will come forward to share their views with her.
Ms Sim said: "If they don't identify themselves, it's going to be very hard for us to represent their views when we engage with agencies such as the Singapore Land Authority and other concerned agencies such as the National Environment Agency. The SLA has also assured us that they will work with the community and stakeholders to come up with an arrangement that is for the greater community interest."
SLA said it will consider whether the plot should be used for some form of interim community use.
- CNA/fa
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