Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on HDB Free Parking Scheme

Nov 6, 2017

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry: To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry can extend free Sunday parking to all new BTO projects for both mature and non-mature HDB estates.

Answer:

HDB car parks are provided primarily to serve the parking needs of residents. For this reason, HDB will only consider extending the Free Parking Scheme (FPS) on Sundays and public holidays at all newly completed precincts, after parking demand from the new residents has stabilised.  This is generally about 6 months after parking charges are implemented for the car park.

This will ensure that there are sufficient parking lots to support both the residents’ needs as well as the expected increase in demand for parking due to FPS. It also avoids a situation where the FPS has to be withdrawn subsequently due to insufficient parking spaces for the residents.