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Pandan reservoir under threat from dorm workers
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TWO fishing jetties have opened at the Pandan Reservoir, yet I have witnessed increased illegal fishing taking place outside the designated spots.
It disturbs me greatly that such activities are carried out by workers from the Penjuru dormitory.
PUB seems to be enforcing the 'No live bait' rule at the designated jetties while fishing continues to take place without restriction and out of control throughout the rest of the reservoir.
The use of live and organic bait by anglers can be seen along the stretch near Penjuru Road. I have seen fishing traps beneath floating platforms outside the Yacht Club.
The Malayan water monitor lizards are also under considerable threat as some anglers deliberately throw fishing lures targeting them. I have seen lizards with artificial lures hooked to their bodies.
Pandan Reservoir is essentially a small artificial water catchment area. Pollution and the ecological threat that results from undesirable activities is cumulative and not reversible. Hence, fishing activities and littering by workers from the nearby dormitory should not be taken lightly.
Despite PUB's repeated assurance of its commitment to tackle the problem of illegal fishing and littering at Pandan Reservoir, it seems that its efforts are neither persistent nor effective enough to bring about any improvement.
Tan Poh Soon
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Pandan reservoir under threat from dorm workers
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TWO fishing jetties have opened at the Pandan Reservoir, yet I have witnessed increased illegal fishing taking place outside the designated spots.
It disturbs me greatly that such activities are carried out by workers from the Penjuru dormitory.
PUB seems to be enforcing the 'No live bait' rule at the designated jetties while fishing continues to take place without restriction and out of control throughout the rest of the reservoir.
The use of live and organic bait by anglers can be seen along the stretch near Penjuru Road. I have seen fishing traps beneath floating platforms outside the Yacht Club.
The Malayan water monitor lizards are also under considerable threat as some anglers deliberately throw fishing lures targeting them. I have seen lizards with artificial lures hooked to their bodies.
Pandan Reservoir is essentially a small artificial water catchment area. Pollution and the ecological threat that results from undesirable activities is cumulative and not reversible. Hence, fishing activities and littering by workers from the nearby dormitory should not be taken lightly.
Despite PUB's repeated assurance of its commitment to tackle the problem of illegal fishing and littering at Pandan Reservoir, it seems that its efforts are neither persistent nor effective enough to bring about any improvement.
Tan Poh Soon
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