HDB/URA PARKING CHARGES

Mr Cheo Chai Chen asked the Minister for National Development whether the Housing and Development Board and the Urban Redevelopment Authority will be raising parking charges and, if so, by how much and when.

Mr Lim Hng Kiang (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, it is necessary to increase car park charges over time, so as to reflect the true cost to HDB and URA of providing car parks. My Ministry is reviewing the charges for surface and multi-storey car parks. My Ministry will consider all factors carefully before recommending any revision to car park charges.

Mr Cheo Chai Chen (Nee Soon Central): Sir, can the Minister of State for National Development tell this House whether the HDB and URA parking fees will be raised this year or next year? If so, when?

Mr Lim Hng Kiang: Sir, we are reviewing all factors before we decide to raise the charges. When the review is completed, we will make the announcement.