The East Coast Park will be temporarily closed to the public due to oil patches, affecting the beach section of Area D. The closure is aimed at ensuring public safety and facilitating the clean-up operations. The NEA advises against swimming and water contact activities due to the presence of oil patches.
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The closure is necessary to ensure public safety.: The closure is necessary to ensure public safety.
The public is advised against swimming and water contact activities.: The public is advised against swimming and water contact activities.
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SINGAPORE – Part of East Coast Park will be temporarily closed to the public after some oil patches were seen, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Oct 24.
It identified the location as the beach section of Area D.
As clean-up operations of the oil patches are underway, the public is advised against swimming and engaging in water contact activities, the agency said in a Facebook post.
“We seek your understanding and patience as we work to clean up the affected area,” NEA said.
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