Reports of unauthorised works on LTA-managed state land fronting private properties in past three years and policy on cost liability of restoration works

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Acting Minister for Transport

a.           in the past three years, how many reports of unauthorised works on LTA-managed state land fronting private properties were received;

b.           how many resulted in enforcement action; and

c.           what is LTA's policy on private property owners modifying road kerbs on such land including cost liability of restoration works that encroach on adjoining frontages of another private property.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.           In the past three years, there have been about 25 reports to the Land Transport Authority regarding unauthorised works on road reserve fronting private landed housing. Four have thus far been rectified by the owners. The remaining cases, which are assessed to not affect safety and connectivity, are pending resolution with the homeowners.

2.           Where unauthorised works on public roads and footpaths affect the safety and connectivity, property owners will be required to restore the affected areas immediately at their own cost.