Written answer by Ministry of National Development on the construction of designated areas for delivery riders at buildings and malls using Building and Construction Authority's Accessibility Fund

Nov 8, 2022

Ms Hany Soh: To ask the Minister for National Development whether the scope of the Building and Construction Authority's Accessibility Fund can be extended to encourage more buildings and malls to construct a safe and conducive designated area for delivery riders to collect and drop off their deliveries.

Answer:

BCA’s Accessibility Fund (AF) encourages private building owners to make their buildings more accessible and inclusive for different user groups, such as persons with disability and seniors, by providing funding support as they undertake voluntary upgrading work. It co-funds up to 80% of the construction cost of basic accessibility features, such as ramps, lifts and accessible toilets, and up to 60% of the construction cost of Universal Design features, including elderly-friendly and family-friendly facilities.

2        The Accessibility Fund is not intended to promote commercial activities, such as the delivery of goods.

3        Instead, to facilitate deliveries, LTA’s Code of Practice on Vehicle Parking Provisions encourages building owners to allow despatch drivers to use existing loading/unloading bays. Agencies are working with industry stakeholders to address parking challenges for delivery riders and develop best practices to facilitate safe and efficient delivery pickups at commercial malls.