Some residents told CNA the updated polling locations will be more accessible for them.
Mr Anthony Heng, 39, who has resided in the neighbourhood for six years, said that while the change in polling stations was “very last minute”, he appreciated that the new poll cards were sent straight to residents’ units as he was concerned that some might not check their mailboxes regularly.
“It’s convenient because I have plans to travel. (Now that the polling station is) nearer to me, I can plan my time and tasks better. Also, for the older folks, they will not need to cross a road to the other side, which is further,” he added.
Another resident, Saroja Raja, 64, said: “My husband is in a wheelchair. So for me, it’s very difficult, I must push him in the wheelchair and carry him to stand. So (now that the polling station has changed to) nearby, it is much easier for me.”
ELD was unable to tell CNA the number of residents affected.
When CNA visited the estate on Tuesday, blocks 54, 56, 68 and 69 had ELD notices at their lift lobbies explaining the changes to their polling stations.