JTC FLATS IN NAVAL BASE (Particulars)

Mr Teong Eng Siong asked the Minister for Finance how many housing units the Jurong Town Corporation proposes to build at Naval Base in the Sembawang Constituency; when the units will be completed; and how many applications for those units have been received to date.

The Minister for Finance (Mr Hon Sui Sen): Mr Speaker, Sir, the Jurong Town Corporation proposes to build a total of 1,100 units of flats in the 17-acre site at Sembawang Road. These 1,100 units are being built in two phases as follows: Phase I - 528 units consisting of 440 units of three-room flats and 88 units of four-room flats; and Phase II - 572 units, most of which will be four-room flats. The 528 units now under construction in Phase I are expected to be ready for occupation by the end of this year. Up to 28th February, 1973, 559 applications to purchase these units have been received.

Mr Teong Eng Siong (Sembawang): (In Mandarin): Sir, may I ask the Minister what is the selling price of each unit of flat?

Mr Hon Sui Sen: Sir, I do not have the figures of the cost; but if the Member wishes, I will send a written reply to him.