Average Duration for Repair and Redecoration Works for HDB Multi-storey Car Parks

63 Ms Hany Soh asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the average duration taken for repair and redecoration (R&R) works to be performed for HDB multi-storey car parks (MSCPs) in the past five years; and (b) how has HDB been working to shorten the duration needed to perform R&R works at HDB MSCPs.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) generally adopts a seven-year cycle for repair and redecoration (R&R) works for HDB multi-storey car parks (MSCPs). Over the past five years, R&R works for each MSCP took about one year to complete. Those with more complex works beyond repainting and repairs, such as widening vehicular turning access and improving barrier-free access within the MSCP take longer.

R&R works are carried out in phases as the MSCP remains in operation throughout the works. This requires sections of the car park to be cordoned off progressively, which extends the overall duration of the works.

HDB works with its contractors to improve productivity and shorten project timelines where possible, including the use of fast-set materials and materials prefabricated off-site to speed up R&R works on-site.