Update on Progress of Home Improvement Programme (HIP) for 2013

Mr David Ong asked the Minister for National Development what is the status of completion for the 28,000 flats targeted for the Home Improvement Programme in 2013.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: For FY2013, we have selected 28 projects comprising 27,000 flats for the Home Improvement Programme (HIP). Of these, 14 projects have already been announced by the local Advisers. The remaining 14 projects will be announced over the next few months.

After each announcement, a local Working Committee will be set up to oversee implementation. Implementation includes appointing a project consultant, finalising project details, conducting polls among the residents, calling and awarding construction tenders. For these projects, we expect polling to be conducted next year. Subsequently, the construction works will commence three to four months after the polling exercises and will typically take about 18 months to complete.