Polling Requirement for Home Improvement Programme

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider waiving the polling requirement before the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) can proceed for a HDB block in view of the essential nature of HIP improvement items, such as replacement of waste pipes and repair of structural cracks.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: There are two reasons why we need to seek majority consent for the Home Improvement Programme before implementing it.

First, most of the essential improvement items require the works to be carried out within the resident's flat.

Second, some of the works, such as the replacement of waste pipes, will affect other residents in the block. We think it is a good practice to continue with this approach.