Staircase Chronicles: A Toddler, a Stroller, and an Uncooperative Lift
What Went Wrong?
Our protagonist, 32‑year‑old Su, was living what many would call a top‑floor normality until the lift at Bukit Batok Street 32 decided to take a vacation. On 14 November, it hit the Lift Enhancement Programme (LEP), and the entire block is now a stairway‑only distance for the next month.
His Daily Dilemma
- Morning: Weighing the toddler’s diaper bag + stroller, then climbing the stairs in a tragic yet humorous dance.
- Midday: Back soreness like a weightlifter turned toddler’s caretaker, leading to the first “I’m staying in” decision.
- Evening: Cooking was out of question; the only “restaurant” that delivered was his phone.
After a 12‑day upgrade drama, Su says he’s ready to abandon the lift‑free approach and back to the normal routine. Meanwhile, his block’s residents are probably learning to smile in stair‑time, because who else could turn a mundane health mishap into a half‑hour family workout?
Lift‑Lowing Lives: The One‑Lift Problem at Bukit Batok
When you’ve got only one lift in a whole block, climbing stairs turns into an overnight workout.
That’s the reality for Mr. Su, a resident who’s trying to keep his foot freshness without “bothering” anyone. The lift’s today‑late closure has left the elderly and delivery folks feeling a bit pushed to their limits.
“One Lift, Many Stories”
- Mr. Su worries that the available lifts strain both old‑timers and the lunch‑rush delivery crew.
- Neighbour blocks—328, 332, 334, 335—are also grappling with the same lift hiccup, all slated for LEP (Lift Elevator Project) downstream upgrades.
- Wang, a 29‑year‑old in the building, is already jogging up the stairs and still frets about his elderly neighbours.
Town Council’s Quick Answer
The Chua Chu Kang Town Council dropped the news that the four blocks at Bukit Batok Street 32 are getting a lift revamp. Over the last three weeks, they managed to cut the upgrade run from a three‑week marathon to a 11‑day sprint—thanks to tighter coordination with the lift contractor.
“Our top priority is safety, and we’re sincerely asking residents to hold onto patience and understanding during the change,” the council added.
Mobility Support
Got a special move‑need? Call 6569‑0388 or email [email protected]. The council will do its best to arrange a lift‑friendly alternative for you.
Unexpected Balcony Drama
Just a week ago, a 72‑year‑old retiree from Chinatown screamed a “Shocking Surprise” when she came home to find a gondola parked on her fourth‑floor balcony.
A notice in the lift lobby mentioned “contractors repainting and cleaning” the block’s exterior but didn’t say they’d use the balconies for such tasks.
“This balcony is my house,” the retiree shouted. “Letting a contractor hang a gondola there without asking? That’s trespassing, plain as day.”
Town Council Clarifies the Mix‑up
Jalan Besar Town Council later admitted that the contractor mistakenly thought the balcony was public property and left the gondola there.
If you’ve laughed, sigh, or you’re just plain annoyed by the confusion, you’re not alone. Residents are pulling together to keep their community safe and lift‑friendly—one day at a time.
