Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on whether there are considerations to incorporate small scale upgrade projects like the clothes drying rack and external electrical cabling for public rental blocks

Feb 1, 2021

Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling: To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether there are considerations to incorporate small scale upgrade projects like the clothes drying rack and external electrical cabling for public rental blocks; and (b) if so, what is the implementation timeline. 

Answer:

As with all HDB blocks, rental blocks upgraded under the Home Improvement Programme will be provided with external clothes drying racks amongst other improvements. Some older blocks which were previously upgraded under other programmes are still using the pipe socket laundry pole holders. We are studying the possibility of replacing the pipe socket holders in these blocks with other clothes drying rack solutions.  

HDB has implemented specific upgrading programmes for rental blocks, such as the Ad-Hoc Upgrading Programme and the Rental Flat Upgrading Project, which included external rewiring among other improvement works. Beyond these programmes, external rewiring is carried out as part of the Town Council’s cyclical works.

HDB will continue to ensure that rental blocks are in good condition. This includes studying the need for additional improvements as the blocks age.