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Ministry of National Development of the Republic of Singapore
Ministry of National Development of the Republic of Singapore
05/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 20:07
Written answer by Ministry of National Development on enforcement measures and surveillance deterrents for unstaffed community library spaces
Question No: 1466
Question by: Ms Elysa Chen
To ask the Minister for National Development in respect of incidents of misuse at community library spaces such as the Tampines GreenCourt Community Library, (a) what recourse does HDB currently have against individuals who damage or misuse common library property; and (b) whether HDB will consider installing surveillance cameras or other deterrents in unstaffed community library spaces.
Answer:
The maintenance of community libraries located in the common areas of HDB estates comes under the Town Councils. Like other common facilities, Town Councils may take action under their by-laws against individuals who cause damage to community libraries. Town Councils may install surveillance cameras after obtaining HDB's consent.
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