UPGRADE OF RENTAL BLOCKS AT HOUGANG AVENUE 3

Mr Low Thia Khiang asked the Minister for National Development whether his Ministry has plans to upgrade the rental blocks (Blocks 3 and 4) at Hougang Avenue 3.

Mr Lim Hng Kiang: During the Parliamentary Sitting held in January 1996, the MP for Hougang had asked the Minister for National Development whether the old Punggol estate at Hougang Avenues 3 and 7 will be redeveloped, including Blocks 3 and 4 at Hougang Avenue 3.

Following the MP's query, HDB has initiated a study to evaluate the need for redevelopment of the estate. Pending results of the study, all term tenancies in the estate therefore have been granted on an annual basis. This is to facilitate redevelopment of the estate if the study finds it worthwhile to do so.

Also, pending the outcome of the study, there are currently no plans to upgrade Blocks 3 and 4 at Hougang Avenue 3.