NParks relaxes rules on camping permits
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SINGAPORE : The National Parks Board has lifted the requirements for camping permits from next month to make camping more enjoyable.
The five parks that allow camping are Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park, and West Coast Park.
NParks says camping in these parks is a popular activity, especially during weekends and public holidays.
From January to October 2004, it received over 10,000 applications for camping permits.
It says the permits were available for free and were needed for NParks to manage the number of campers at each site to prevent overcrowding, and to reinforce general guidelines to applicants on camping at parks.
Dr Leong Chee Chiew, NParks Chief Operating Officer, said: "With the relaxation of this rule, we hope more families and friends can enjoy camping in our parks. This is part of NParks' ongoing efforts to enhance parks users' experiences, and bring more people into our parks".
"We would like to encourage all campers and other park users to exercise courtesy towards others in carrying out their activities. Together we can create a pleasant and safe environment for all to enjoy."
In addition to the five parks, camping is also allowed at Noordin and Mamam Beaches in Pulau Ubin.
These two sites currently do not require permits. However, campers are advised to inform the officers at the Pulau Ubin Police Post on the day that they are camping there.
Additional information is available at the NParks website. - CNA -
jialat.....liddat ecp will be even more crowded.....den illegal immigrant might oso pitch a permanent tent there and call themselves home
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But got PCG patrolling @ night...Originally posted by BonJovi:jialat.....liddat ecp will be even more crowded.....den illegal immigrant might oso pitch a permanent tent there and call themselves home -
maybe we can see more thrash and noises inside the park.
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Think this is the best way to learn to be responsible...Originally posted by PJ_Quek:maybe we can see more thrash and noises inside the park. -
very hard one, NParks or any govt. related authorities can't patrol the parks 24 hours a day to stop people from anyhow throwing rubbish. And maybe our parks will end up like Natl. Stadium after NDP.Originally posted by sbst275:Think this is the best way to learn to be responsible... -
not maybe...it's " for sure"Originally posted by PJ_Quek:very hard one, NParks or any govt. related authorities can't patrol the parks 24 hours a day to stop people from anyhow throwing rubbish. And maybe our parks will end up like Natl. Stadium after NDP. -
Wait a minute, news report never say in what way they relax the rules?
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Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park, and West Coast Park
will be renamed as
Changi Beach Rubbish Dump, East Coast Rubbish Dump, Pasir Ris Rubbish Dump, Sembawang Rubbish Dump, and West Coast Rubbish Dump
in 3 months' time -
Allowing the public to camp without permit or any fee in the 5 mentioned parks.Originally posted by laurence82:Wait a minute, news report never say in what way they relax the rules? -
Huh? It wasnt free b4?Originally posted by PJ_Quek:Allowing the public to camp without permit or any fee in the 5 mentioned parks.
The article said the park were available for free before.. -
I mean no need permit from now on, I suppose no need to pay for any fee from then to right now.Originally posted by laurence82:Huh? It wasnt free b4?
The article said the park were available for free before.. -
it has always been free...
Nov 27, 2004
Quick News
CAMPING RULES EASED
THE National Parks Board (NParks) is easing camping regulations next month, making permits more easily obtainable and opening up more camping sites.
From next Wednesday, campers at five NParks campsites - Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park and West Coast Park - will not have to obtain permits in advance.
In addition, NParks is also opening up previously closed areas in East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park and West Coast Park, allowing campers to pitch tents wherever they wish.
Previously, campers had to obtain a free permit at least five days in advance, which had to be displayed outside their tent. -
Originally posted by poon cho tang:
Just that a permit is needed
it has always been free...
Nov 27, 2004
[b]Quick News
CAMPING RULES EASED
THE National Parks Board (NParks) is easing camping regulations next month, making permits more easily obtainable and opening up more camping sites.
From next Wednesday, campers at five NParks campsites - Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park and West Coast Park - will not have to obtain permits in advance.
In addition, NParks is also opening up previously closed areas in East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park and West Coast Park, allowing campers to pitch tents wherever they wish.
Previously, campers had to obtain a free permit at least five days in advance, which had to be displayed outside their tent.
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Originally posted by poon cho tang:Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park, and West Coast Park
will be renamed as
Changi Beach Rubbish Dump, East Coast Rubbish Dump, Pasir Ris Rubbish Dump, Sembawang Rubbish Dump, and West Coast Rubbish Dump
in 3 months' time
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Weekend is coming, dun know what the parks would be like tomorrow morning