SINGAPORE – More than $95 million has been set aside to upgrade and rejuvenate 23 neighbourhoods islandwide under the next edition of the Housing Board’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP), which is expected to benefit more than 15,600 homes. HDB blocks selected for the facelift include those in Hougang Central, Clementi and Pasir Ris.
Hougang Central is one of 23 residential precincts included in the next round of the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.SINGAPORE – More than $95 million has been set aside to upgrade and rejuvenate 23 neighbourhoods islandwide under the next edition of the Housing Board’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme , which is expected to benefit more than 15,600 homes.The amenities and upgrades will be based on residents’ feedback on the features they hope to see in their neighbourhoods.
Future projects under the NRP will include more senior-friendly amenities that enable the elderly to stay active and safe in their neighbourhoods. Since town councils continue to face rising costs of materials and manpower, HDB’s budget for this round of the NRP will be raised from $4,700 per flat to $6,100 per flat, he added.
Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How and Hougang grassroots organisations adviser Jackson Lam warming up with residents before a brisk walk near Block 836 Hougang Central on June 1, 2024. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG The NRP’s 15th edition and the previous rounds cover all eligible housing blocks that are at least 29 years old, or were built before or in 1995.
Encouraging residents from the 23 precincts to be involved in improvements to their neighbourhoods, Mr Lee said: “As residents, you know your neighbourhood best... Over the next few months, Dr Tan Wu Meng , as well as the local grassroots and town councils, will be reaching out to seek your views and suggestions, and this will be happening all across the island.”
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