Forum: What safeguards are in place for public parks near Nee Soon Range?

UPDATED Jun 18, 2025, 05:00 AM

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I refer to the article, “Man hit by bullet in restricted area near SAF live-firing exercise” (June 16).

The injured cyclist was in a restricted area 2.3km from the Nee Soon Range where a live-firing exercise was being conducted. However, there are many non-restricted areas within the Central Water Catchment which are near the range and open to the public.

MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Upper Peirce Reservoir Park and Lower Peirce Reservoir Park are less than 2km away from the range. Parts of Upper Seletar Reservoir Park are about 500m away. These areas have a network of park connectors, walking corridors, jogging trails and boardwalks. Mandai Boardwalk is also diagonally across from the range.

Given their proximity to the range, what safeguards are in place to ensure the safety of park users during live-firing exercises? Have studies been conducted to ensure that these recreational areas are not within the trajectory of stray bullets?

Felix Wong

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