Considerations for Converting HDB Car Park Space for Alternative Use

81 Mr David Hoe asked the Minister for National Development (a) what are the current requirements when considering the feasibility of converting HDB carpark spaces for alternative uses, such as sports or recreational spaces; (b) whether exceptions can be considered, relaxing requirements in estates where carpark space utilisation is persistently low; and (c) whether HDB will consider allowing greater flexibility to meet community needs.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: When considering requests to repurpose the Housing Development Board (HDB) multi-storey car parks (MSCPs) to other uses, HDB takes into account various factors, such as the demand for parking spaces over time, potential disamenities to residents and safety considerations. These include fire safety provisions, exit capacity and structural loading.

Where suitable, HDB has supported such requests and converted the upper levels of some MSCPs to greenery and community gardens. HDB will also consider requests to repurpose MSCPs to other uses that benefit the community, subject to site-specific assessment on the technical feasibility and specific needs.