DEVELOPMENT OF SERANGOON NORTH ESTATE (Particulars)

Dr Lau Teik Soon asked the Minister for National Development when the Housing and Development Board will commence development of Serangoon North Estate; when it will be completed; how many and what types of units will be constructed; and what educational, recreational and other facilities will be available in the Estate.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: Mr Speaker, Sir, Serangoon North Estate, bounded by Yio Chu Kang Road, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Jalan Hwi Yoh, will be dev,eloped for public and middle-income housing. The supporting facilities to be provided will consist of a Neighbourhood centre, a primary school, a Neighbourhood park and a football field. Jogging tracks and children's playgrounds will also be provided. A site will be reserved for a community centre.

When completed, the Estate will have about 3,300 units of public housing comprising a mix of 3-room, 4-room, 5-room and executive flats. In addition, there will be 500 units of middle-income HUDC housing for allocation to applicants of HUDC flats.

The first tender is scheduled to be called in March 1982. The dwelling units and ancillary facilities are expected to be completed progressively between 1984 and 1986.