LENGKOK BAHRU ESTATE (Construction of HDB flats and completion date)

Dr Ow Chin Hock asked the Minister for National Development, in the redevelopment scheme for Lengkok Bahru estate in Leng Kee Constituency, what types of Housing and Development Board flats and how many units of each type will be built, and when they will be completed.

Mr Lee Yock Suan (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, about 770 units comprising 590 4-room and 180 5-room Model 'A' flats have been planned in the redevelopment scheme for Lengkok Bahru Estate. The contract for the first phase of about 170 units has been called. The flats are to be completed by the end of 1983. The remaining units are targetted for completion during 1985.