HDB FLATS IN BEDOK NORTH ROAD (Upgrading of Blocks 74 to 83)

Mr Teo Chong Tee asked the Minister for National Development when will the Housing and Development Board flats in Blocks 74 to 83 at Bedok North Road be proposed for upgrading.

The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for National Development (Mr Matthias Yao Chih) (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, in the selection of precincts for the Upgrading Programme, the age of the blocks is an important factor, among other considerations.

There are many flats in other areas that are older than those in Blocks 74 to 83 at Bedok North Road, and they require upgrading more urgently. Since upgrading is an extensive programme, all precincts that meet the selection criteria will be announced under the programme progressively.