Letter To The Editor - Tiara Observations

Dear Editor,

Road Cracks

I would like to recommend that the Management engage a structural engineer to inspect the cracks along the elevated road at the lower end of Queen's Promenade. There has obviously been some earth settlement over the years, resulting in a long crack parallel to the retaining wall. Unless something is properly done to rectify the situation, I suspect further settlement and erosion could happen, resulting in serious consequences.

Speed Humps

I am sure all residents will agree that at times it is dangerous exiting from Queen's Gate due to fast on-coming traffic from the slope on the right. This problem is further compounded by cars parked along the road on the right side of the Gate, almost blocking vision of cars coming up the hill. To slow down the speeding traffic along that stretch of road, I would like to suggest to the Management to apply to MBPJ to add a speed hump at an appropriate location to the right of Queen's Gate, probably before the crest of the hill.

Staircases

The Management of Tiara Damansara has done a very good job over the past few years. The new paint job, visitor's car park, better security and proper parking allocations have made significant improvements to all living at Tiara Damansara. The areas that could use some attention would be the staircases to the apartments. These areas, with the poor quality cement flooring, should be upgraded so as to create a more conducive approach to the units. I believe any investment here would contribute to the overall increase in value of the units.

Swimming Pool and Cafe

My family are regular users of the swimming pool and we certainly enjoy all the improvements made so far. The new deck chairs are great but could we have a few more units, please. Perhaps some chairs with tables (with umbrellas) on the upper deck may encourage more residents to the poolside.

The cafe operator is great. The very well presented Judy has put in a lot of effort in making the cafe a great place for residents. My family have held several kiddies' parties at the poolside and Judy made sure we were all well taken care of. More residents should patronise the cafe to give her all the necessary support, as it is not easy running a business within a small community.

However, notwithstanding the improvements to the poolside, the swimming pool itself needs some urgent attention. Pool users would definitely have noticed the missing and broken tiles in and around the pool. Please have these areas attended to urgently before someone gets hurt. Also, the spikes along the top of the fencing beside the walkway should be cut off (from the inside) as it is dangerously set at eye level.

If the Management needs any help with the above, I am offering my services.

Erric Chew