Flooding Incident Overview

In a surprising turn of events, parts of Marine Parade, particularly Still Road South, experienced significant flooding due to a damaged water pipe. The incident has had a cascading effect on the surrounding area, especially affecting HDB blocks 66 and 67 Marine Drive.

Immediate Response and Actions Taken

Residents were alarmed as water flowed into nearby areas, prompting immediate action from Marine Parade Town Council and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), who confirmed the situation. The flooding was severe enough to affect a lift at Block 67, necessitating urgent intervention. Technicians were swiftly engaged to pump out the water from the lift pit, with hopes to restore elevator service promptly.

Government Assurance

Dr. Tan, the Minister of Manpower, assured residents that while repairs on the damaged pipe are currently in progress, there has been no disruption to the water supply for local residents. "The damaged water pipe has been isolated and repairs are ongoing. There is no disruption of water supply to nearby residential units," he stated.

Repair Actions by National Water Agency

In response to the flooding, Singapore's national water agency, PUB, deployed a service crew to the scene to isolate the leak and commence repair work. They emphasized that the damaged pipe serves the Marine Drive area but does not affect the overall water supply.

Traffic and Road Closures

However, to facilitate these repairs, one lane of Still Road South heading towards Eunos Link was temporarily closed. As of 3:30 PM, three out of four lanes were reported open to traffic, but motorists were urged to exercise caution and consider alternate routes to avoid congestion.

Community Engagement and Clean-up Efforts

Dr. Tan provided updates on social media, thanking the involved agencies, including PUB and the town council, for their swift actions in mitigating the aftermath. As efforts were underway, clean-up crews were seen actively working to remove floodwaters in the vicinity of Block 67 Marine Drive.

Conclusion and Future Actions

Both PUB and LTA indicated their commitment to investigating this incident thoroughly, with PUB promising to review the factors that led to the water pipe damage and determine necessary remedial actions. Residents are advised to remain cautious as clean-up operations continue, with an expectation that all works may be completed by Friday evening, ensuring accessibility and restoring normalcy. With the authorities’ dedication to resolve this flooding incident swiftly, there is hope that life in Marine Parade will return to its usual rhythm very soon.