More Details in HIP Renovation Schedules

25 Ms Valerie Lee asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB can provide Home Improvement Programme (HIP) renovation schedules with greater granularity, specifically indicating the exact month in which works will commence and be carried out for each block to enable residents to better plan their personal arrangements, caregiving responsibilities and renovation-related preparations.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) provides the estimated Home Improvement Programme (HIP) construction schedule for each block on the HIP precinct website and the HIP notice board located at the void deck of each block, at least one month before the works commence at the first block of the precinct. HDB will also remind residents of the impending works two weeks before and three days before the works commence.

While HDB tries to provide residents with the schedule as early as possible, it is challenging to provide the schedule well in advance because the exact timing depends on several factors including the progress of the blocks ahead in the works sequence and site-specific complexities. Additionally, contractors need time to survey individual flats and residents require adequate time to select their preferred optional items and designs before works can begin. Residents can approach the HIP Information Centre at the precinct for enquiries.