Mindef to charge parking fees at 6 more camps and bases, up from current 10

SINGAPORE — Come Sunday (April 1), season parking fees will be imposed at six military camps and bases for permanent staff, in addition to the 10 military premises that currently have such charges.

Responding to TODAY’s queries, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said late Monday (March 26) that the additions followed a review.

Mindef declined to disclose the names of the camps and bases. TODAY understands that the additions include Khatib Camp, and Mowbray Camp in Choa Chu Kang.

“Due to their proximity to public amenities, the car parks in these camps are deemed to have market value,” the ministry said, without elaborating on the season parking fees.

Mindef said the policy applies to all permanent staff, as well as contractors who require a car park lot on a regular basis.

“Operationally Ready National Servicemen who are going for their In-Camp Training and other Operationally Ready National Service activities will continue not to be charged for parking their cars in all camp/bases,” it added.

On Monday morning, the Ministry of Education said teachers at all national schools and junior colleges will have to pay for parking at school premises from August 1, following a policy review.

Educators and other school staff who drive cars have to pay S$720 annually for parking in uncovered lots and S$960 for covered lots.

Meanwhile, those who ride motorcycles have to pay S$123 yearly for parking in uncovered lots and S$135 for covered lots.