Oral Reply to Parliamentary Question on Fishing Infrastructure

Question:

Mr Cai Yinzhou: To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether PUB (i) consults recreational anglers on the functional design of fishing infrastructure, including deck height, railing configuration and casting zone demarcation, before designated fishing facilities are built, (ii) will review existing designated fishing facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose and not just safety compliant and (iii) provides channels to welcome public user feedback.

Answer:

Our reservoirs and waterways form part of our critical water infrastructure. The fishing facilities within designated fishing areas are designed to ensure that the primary objectives of water security, water quality and flood alleviation are not compromised, while also ensuring the safety of anglers and other members of the public.

Members of the public may submit their suggestions on existing fishing facilities through either the Public Utilities Board (PUB) or NParks’ websites.