Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on plans to increase the number of URA season parking tickets for heavy vehicle parks

Mar 3, 2021

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui: To ask the Minister for National Development whether there are plans to increase the number of URA season parking tickets for our heavy vehicle parks especially at towns where there is more demand and new applicants are placed on waitlists. 

Answer:

All heavy vehicles are required to have a designated overnight parking space before they can be registered. As of January 2021, there are approximately 32,800 heavy vehicles, and about 41,200 heavy vehicle parking (HVP) lots. So, there are more than enough lots for all heavy vehicles. 

Residents have raised concerns about noise and safety arising from HVP lots near their homes. These are concerns that we share, as heavy vehicles have a higher propensity to cause death or serious injury in an accident.

In addition, land near existing residential areas is needed for housing and community needs. 

Therefore, instead of having more HVP lots in residential estates, we are increasing the number of HVP lots in industrial areas, including those nearer to residential estates, where possible.

Those on the waitlist for their preferred HVPs should continue to park at their designated parking lots, or explore alternative spaces via the OneMotoring website. Business owners should also work out appropriate transport arrangements for their heavy vehicle drivers to commute to and from work.