The Hougang Town Council has increased its service and conservancy charges from October. The increase will see residents paying between S$2 and S$9 more every month.
Opposition Member of Parliament Low Thia Khiang, who manages the constituency, said the last time the charges were revised was 10 years ago.
In a letter to residents, he said if the current charges are not increased, the town council will face a deficit of S$280,000 for this financial year.
Mr Low said with the compulsory transfer of 80 percent of its accumulated surplus into the sinking fund, the town council does not have any reserve funds to cushion the shortfall.
The compulsory transfer is required under the Town Council Act after the last general election. - CNA /ls
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