Resident asks why Simei HDB laundry area ‘really not practical’ because pole can’t be removed when it rains

A resident in Simei wondered why the Housing and Development Board (HDB) couldn’t change the design of their laundry poles, as the current ones are impractical.

A Facebook page Complaint Singapore member questioned the laundry area design on Monday (July 25), comparing theirs to those in Tampines.

“Not sure why HDB didn’t use the same type as Tampines for Simei? Simei HDB has no laundry area like those recently built flats; therefore is really not practical!”

The resident explained that they couldn’t remove the entire pole in case it rains and would have to pick up each piece of clothing instead.

“Clothing will be wet by the time we bring all in when it rains, isn’t it? Rush to act could it be the hazard of danger to life?”

The resident also attached a photo comparison of the two designs, noting that the Simei version could only fit three pieces of clothing per bar unless hangers were used. “Is it safe for people to do it?” the resident asked.

“The best is like BTO flat have shelter with new hanging clothes so that our clothing will not drip by the upper floor neighbour and will be safe to hang. Can suggest to HDB,” commented Facebook user Tham Hoe Lai.

“HDB, instead of improving their designs, but instead it’s getting backwards. I was looking forward to the Tampines type, but flats at St 81 are getting the useless Simei type of poles,” said a netizen.

Meanwhile, Facebook user SoChye Ang noted that the Simei laundry type was more suitable for elderly residents. “Some might be too weak to hang the bamboo stick full of wet laundry. For safety reasons!” /TISG

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