If the LOO Campaign is targeted to achieve at least 70% 3-star Happy Toilets by 2010, then the inception of the Inter Agencies Working Committee or IAWC is part of our vision and long-term plan to achieve "Every Restroom like Changi Airport" (ERICA). Supported by the National Environment Agency (NEA), RAS co-chaired its first IAWC meeting with the World Toilet Organisation (WTO) on 6 October 2008 at the Environment Building.
Present at the first IAWC meeting were representatives from Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Environmental Management Association of Singapore, Housing and Development Board, JTC Corporation, Land Transport Authority, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, National Environment Agency, National Parks Board, National Trades Union Congress, PUB, Singapore Action Group of Elders, Singapore Kindness Movement, Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Workforce Development Agency, Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee, SMRT Corporation Ltd, Society for the Physically Disabled, South West Community Development Council, Unit for Contract and Casual Workers (UCCW) and World Toilet College.
Served to introduce and tackle problems persisting with dirty toilets, the RAS and WTO jointly presented detailed information informing its member representatives of current problems, requirements and potential solutions. A good cross section of toilet owners, cleaners and users was present to pledge their commitment to propose and implement solutions. Seen as a quarterly initiative, the next IAWC meeting is slated to be held at Changi Airport on 7 January 2009 with the focus being on toilet owners.