5 hawker centres to close for cleaning third week of October
The hawker centre at Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 will undergo cleaning from Oct 12 to 14.
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A total of five hawker centres across Singapore will close for one to three days from Oct 12 to Oct 18 for cleaning.
According to the National Environmental Agency, such cleaning is conducted regularly so that Singaporeans can enjoy affordable food in a clean and hygienic environment.
The hawker centres undergoing cleaning include Sims Vista Market and Food Centre, and East Coast Lagoon Food Village, among others.
| Hawker Centre | Closure period | Reason for closure |
| Sembawang Hills Food Centre (Jalan Leban Food Centre) | Oct 12 | Cleaning |
| Sims Place Blk 49 (Sims Vista Market and Food Centre) | Oct 12 to 13 | |
| Teban Gardens Road Blk 37A (Teban Gardens Market and Food Centre) | Oct 12 to 13 | |
| East Coast Lagoon Food Village | Oct 12 to 14 | |
| Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Blk 210 | Oct 12 to 14 |
In addition, the hawker centre at Changi Village Block 2 and 3 will undergo repairs and redecoration works from Oct 10 to Oct 15.
Two other hawker centres — Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre at Toa Payoh Lorong 7 and Blk 726 Clementi West Street 2 — are currently undergoing repairs and redecoration work, slated to be completed on Dec 13 and Dec 27 respectively.
There are a total of 123 markets and hawker centres across Singapore.
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