Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on bird noise problem along Upper Serangoon Road

Aug 6, 2018

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin: To ask the Minister for National Development whether AVA has found a solution to address the noise problem created by mynah birds along Upper Serangoon Road following persistent feedback from residents over the last 18 months.

Answer:

AVA has worked with NParks to prune the trees to discourage birds from roosting in the Upper Serangoon Road area. NParks will continue with regular tree pruning. AVA also conducted a trial to use lasers to disperse the birds in September 2017. However, the trial was unsuccessful in deterring the birds from roosting in the area.  AVA is assessing other measures that can be deployed.  

The public can also play a part by maintaining the overall cleanliness of the environment and not feeding wild birds. AVA and NEA will continue to work with the Jalan Besar Town Council to encourage residents not to litter or feed wild birds. Enforcement actions will be taken against those who do not comply.  For instance, a recalcitrant feeder in the estate was recently sentenced in court and received a $450 fine for pigeon feeding.  He had previously been fined on four occasions for similar offences.