RE-DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR ONE- AND TWO-ROOM RENTAL FLATS IN BOON TECK CONSTITUENCY

Dr Ho Tat Kin asked the Minister for National Development what are the redevelopment plans for the one-room and two-room rental flats in Boon Teck Constituency which are currently under clearance by the Housing and Development Board.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: The one-room and two-room rental flats in Boon Teck Constituency are not under clearance. However, as and when the occupancy rate of any rental block there falls below 50% through natural termination, the Board will request the remaining tenants to vacate the block for other premises. Only when the HDB is able to amass a sizeable piece of land from the demolition of old blocks will the HDB be able to make plans for redevelopment.