12600 AMK homeowners to pay lower conservancy charges

Following Ang Mo Kio Town Council’s (AMK) recent move to standardise rates for all its properties, about 12,600 homeowners residing in areas managed by the council will pay lower conservancy and monthly service fees from 1 September 2011.

Based on the new rates, each homeowner can save from S$12 to S$96 a year on conservancy fees, depending on the size of the property.

An owner of an executive flat in the Aljunied estate, for example, will pay S$77.50 per month starting September, instead of S$83.50.

According to The Strait Times, the council was able to charge lower rates because of cost-effective measures, such as energy-saving devices.

AMK will also install LED lamps in over 250 blocks under its management, starting 1 October 2011.

Previously managed by the Pasir Ris-Punggol and Aljunied-Hougang town councils, the areas were absorbed by Ang Mo Kio GRC after electoral boundaries were redrawn following the 7 May General Election.

Meanwhile, the town council has launched a branch office in Hougang Avenue 4. It will also open another branch in Fernvale Road, Sengkang by October.

These facilities were launched to allow residents to pay conservancy charges at a location close to their homes.

Residents can also make payments through SAM kiosks and AXS machines.

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