Development Plans for Wet Market and Hawker Centre at Block 511, Bedok North Street after Expiry of Lease

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources what are the development plans for the wet market and hawker centre at Block 511, Bedok North Street after the expiry of its lease in October 2017.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: Currently, when the lease for a wet market and hawker centre expires, stall-owners who wish to continue their businesses will have the option to do so. Those previously on the subsidised scheme will pay the current subsidised rent while those who were not previously subsidised can either pay the prevailing market rent or tender for vacant stalls. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has been studying alternative management models for hawker centres and will consider where it can be applied so long as the fundamental objective of hawker centres in providing affordable, hygienic food is maintained.

Just like other sold centres whose leases had expired earlier, the wet market and hawker centre at Block 511, Bedok North Street 3 will continue to operate after the stall leases expire on 31 October 2017. The Town Council remains responsible for the maintenance of this centre and must arrange for any necessary repairs and redecorations (R&R) to be done.