A family in Toa Payoh, Singapore, experienced a terrifying incident when a chunk of spalling concrete nearly hit a resident in their bathroom. The incident has caused concern for the family as they notice new cracks appearing in other parts of their flat. This comes after a similar incident occurred in a Toa Payoh flat in 2020.
Posted on 16 January 2025 10:47 am | 426 views | 0 commentsSpalling concrete in an HDB flat in Toa Payoh nearly hit a resident while she was in the bathroom, causing paranoia among the family members.Mr Shi, 47, told Shin Min Daily his wife had just finished taking a shower and a chunk of the spalling concrete fell just as she stepped out of the bathroom.
Mr Shi and his family had moved into the unit about four years ago and this was the first time they encountered spalling concrete. A similar incident occurred a Toa Payoh flat on Feb 27, 2020. A maid in her 20s was about to clean the bathroom when a chunk of the spalling concrete fell into the toilet bowl.According to,"spalling concrete is a common issue for older buildings, especially in home areas with damp conditions, such as kitchens and toilets".
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