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Other complaints from residents at Trivelis include kitchen cabinet dimensions that do not allow for a standard-size oven to be fitted, pole-system wardrobes that lack shelves, defective stove knobs, stain-prone kitchen counter-tops, rusty dish racks, shattered glass shower screens and so on.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, suddenly made a rare unscheduled visit to the residents yesterday (16 May) to understand the problems faced by them.
Vivian told the residents that flooding along corridors is unacceptable and if there are defects in the new flats, they should be fixed by the developer.
The common corridor along 40 units was prone to flooding during heavy rain. The water rose to as high as 4cm, seeping into several units.
Vivian said the residents should not have to get their feet wet just to get to their homes.
He and fellow GRC MP Sim Ann spent more than two hours visiting a few of the DBSS units and speaking to residents. He told them that he “recognised the issues” they were facing and that the developer, EL Development (ELD), should make good on the defects.
There are 888 units at Trivelis translating to at least a couple of thousands votes. The residents paid between $370,000 and $800,000 for a unit at Trivelis.
Vivian, who is also Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, added he needed more time to assess the situation and that he would visit again.
“As long as the developer remains prepared to offer a meaningful gesture or package aside from rectifying defects, I would say things are on the right track,” Ms Sim Ann added.
Residents interviewed said they can take only a “wait-and-see” approach for now. Many want the developer to compensate for the defects.
One resident said, “This house is supposed to be in a move-in condition, but a lot of people did their own retrofitting because the items provided are really of a poor quality and not functional.”
Another said, “Honestly, I’d rather the developer just pay me back my money and I’ll move back to my old home in Boon Lay.”
ELD has said it is in talks with the residents’ committee to come up with a “goodwill package”.
During the last GE, Vivian and his team scored 60% for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.
Other complaints from residents at Trivelis include kitchen cabinet dimensions that do not allow for a standard-size oven to be fitted, pole-system wardrobes that lack shelves, defective stove knobs, stain-prone kitchen counter-tops, rusty dish racks, shattered glass shower screens and so on.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, suddenly made a rare unscheduled visit to the residents yesterday (16 May) to understand the problems faced by them.
Vivian told the residents that flooding along corridors is unacceptable and if there are defects in the new flats, they should be fixed by the developer.
The common corridor along 40 units was prone to flooding during heavy rain. The water rose to as high as 4cm, seeping into several units.
Vivian said the residents should not have to get their feet wet just to get to their homes.
He and fellow GRC MP Sim Ann spent more than two hours visiting a few of the DBSS units and speaking to residents. He told them that he “recognised the issues” they were facing and that the developer, EL Development (ELD), should make good on the defects.
There are 888 units at Trivelis translating to at least a couple of thousands votes. The residents paid between $370,000 and $800,000 for a unit at Trivelis.
Vivian, who is also Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, added he needed more time to assess the situation and that he would visit again.
“As long as the developer remains prepared to offer a meaningful gesture or package aside from rectifying defects, I would say things are on the right track,” Ms Sim Ann added.
Residents interviewed said they can take only a “wait-and-see” approach for now. Many want the developer to compensate for the defects.
One resident said, “This house is supposed to be in a move-in condition, but a lot of people did their own retrofitting because the items provided are really of a poor quality and not functional.”
Another said, “Honestly, I’d rather the developer just pay me back my money and I’ll move back to my old home in Boon Lay.”
ELD has said it is in talks with the residents’ committee to come up with a “goodwill package”.
During the last GE, Vivian and his team scored 60% for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.
