Question

Mr Don Wee: To ask the Minister for Trade and Industry whether Enterprise Singapore can consider setting up an Alliance for Action involving JTC, LTA, URA, HDB and major logistics companies to look into the shortage of heavy vehicle parking lots by optimising some premises, such as JTC flatted factories which are located near to the HDB estates that are lowly utilised at night.

Written Answer by Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong

1. As of December 2021, there are about 42,100 heavy vehicle (HV) lots islandwide, more than the approximately 32,400 HVs registered under LTA’s Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) scheme. While HV drivers may prefer to park near where they reside, locating HV parks (HVPs) in or near residential areas comes at a high opportunity cost, as the land could otherwise cater to housing or community needs.

2. Government agencies are working closely together to ensure that there remains sufficient HV lots islandwide, which are accessible to drivers. As part of this process, we are engaging various industry stakeholders, like HVP operators and HV-operating businesses, including the logistics sector. We will also discuss with them the usefulness of forming an Alliance for Actiony.