Oral answer by Ministry of National Development on Centralised Cooling System in Tengah new town and new BTO development

Jul 5, 2023

Question No: 4806

Question by: Mr Yip Hon Weng

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether the maintenance of the Centralised Cooling System (CCS) unit within the flats in Tengah new town is under the purview of the Town Council, HDB or the flat owner; and (b) whether HDB will consider offering CCS to all new BTO developments.

Answer:

          Residents in selected Tengah projects can opt for the Centralised Cooling System (CCS), which is a more energy-efficient solution than conventional air conditioning systems. Chilled water will be piped to homes from centralised chillers installed on the rooftops of selected HDB blocks.

2.       Flat owners are responsible for the maintenance of the parts of the CCS within the flat. The parts of the CCS outside the flat will be maintained by SP Group. 

3.       HDB will study the feasibility of extending the CCS to other new BTO developments.