Written answer by Ministry of National Development on proposal for HDB flats at Kampong Arang and Jalan Batu to be considered for Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme

Sep 18, 2023

Question No: 4922

Question by: Mr Lim Biow Chuan

To ask the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme for the HDB flats at Kampong Arang and Jalan Batu due to the age of the flats and the increasing costs of maintaining these older flats.

Answer:

The Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) was introduced in 1995 as part of our estate renewal strategy for older HDB estates. It is a highly selective programme which allows us to optimise land through the redevelopment of selected HDB precincts which have high development value. We have explained the criteria for selection of SERS sites in a previous reply in May 2022.

2        The flats at Kampong Arang and Jalan Batu have been upgraded under the Main Upgrading Programme (MUP) in 2002. There are many programmes for estate renewal in addition to SERS, such as the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) programme, Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) and Home Improvement Programme (HIP). We have also announced HIP II, which will provide a second round of upgrading for all flats when they are about 60 to 70 years old. These programmes will keep our HDB estates vibrant and the flats in good condition.