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Public transport operator SBS Transit is reviewing possible improvements to the urinal layout in the male toilet at Farrer Park MRT station.<\/p>\n
This follows recent online discussions and criticisms on the narrow passage between the two rows.<\/p>\n
The discussions drew the attention of World Toilet Organisation founder Jack Sim, who visited the toilet to verify the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sim showed three photographs from his visit, and raised concerns regarding the practicality of the layout.<\/p>\n
“It is impossible for two persons to stand back to back without touching. It is also impossible to use the other urinals if the first one is used and blocking the passage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“If you so happen to use the last urinal, you’d need to wait for the first guy to finish,” he quipped in a Wednesday (Sept 2) Facebook post.<\/p>\n
The 69-year-old also pointed out that building and construction works typically go through several layers of approval, and wondered why the issue was not spotted.<\/p>\n
Sim also called for the relevant building codes to be updated to incorporate the lessons learnt in this instance to avoid similar issues.<\/p>\n
In response to AsiaOne’s queries, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu said it is aware of the issue and is reviewing possible improvements to the layout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While it did not address a question on timeline, the North East Line (NEL) rail operator highlighted that any work will need to be carefully planned to minimise inconvenience to commuters.<\/p>\n
“We seek commuters\u2019 patience and understanding as this may take some time,” Wu added.<\/p>\n
Farrer Park MRT station was opened in June 2003. It was named after Roland John Farrer, former president of the Municipal Commissioners from 1919 to 1931.<\/p>\n
AsiaOne has also reached out to the Land Transport Authority for its comments on the matter.<\/p>\n
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