Written answer by Ministry of National Development on upgrading unit electrical power supply from 30A to 40A under HDB's Electrical Load Upgrading Programme

May 8, 2023

Question No: 2958

Question by: Mr Murali Pillai

To ask the Minister for National Development whether he can provide an update on the progress of upgrading the unit electrical power supply from 30A to 40A under HDB’s Electrical Load Upgrading Programme for the HDB blocks in Bukit Batok that are built in the 1980s and 1990s.

Answer:

Under the Electrical Load Upgrading Programme (ELUP), HDB will upgrade the unit electrical power supply from 30A to 40A for about 1,500 older HDB blocks.  HDB targets to complete ELUP by 2030.

2        There are about 50 HDB blocks in Bukit Batok that are eligible for upgrading under the ELUP. The ELUP design consultants are currently conducting site feasibility studies and developing detailed design proposals.

3        HDB will engage the relevant stakeholders, including grassroots leaders and residents, once the design and upgrading plans are ready.