Thursday, July 9, 2009

TC: Overgrown hedges at Hougang that attract insects have been trimmed

TC: Overgrown hedges at Hougang that attract insects have been trimmed
Aljunied Town Council says they have sent horticulturists to trim the overgrown hedges at Hougang.

In an earlier post dated July 4, STOMPer Mouse wrote in saying that the overgrown hedges at Hougang Ave 6 besides the Punggol Community Centre attract bees and hornets, and is dangerous to pedestrians.

In an email to STOMP today (Jul 9), a spokesperson from Aljunied Town Council says:

"We refer to the story 'Overgrown hedges at Hougang attract hornets and bees' posted on STOMP dated July 4 2009.

"We'd like to thank STOMPer for the feedback on the overgrown hedges beside Punggol Community Club.

"We are pleased to inform that the Aljunied Town Council's horticulturists have since trimmed the hedges and completed all landscaping works.

"Picture above shows the trimmed hedges.

"Residents may also contact the Town Council at 6744 1033 if they have any other feedback or suggestions."

Related article:
Overgrown hedges at Hougang attract hornets and bees
Overgrown hedges at Hougang attract hornets and bees
Before hedges were trimmed

Related post: Overgrown hedges at Hougang attract hornets and bees (5th July 2009)