Prioritisation Criteria for Electrical Load Upgrading Programme for Neighbourhoods and Blocks

57 Mr Sharael Taha asked the Minister for National Development (a) how is the electrical load upgrading programme for neighbourhoods and blocks prioritised; and (b) when will all electrical load upgrading works for blocks fitted with the older standard 30-amps switch be completed.

Mr Desmond Lee: Under the Electrical Load Upgrading Programme (ELUP), HDB will upgrade the unit electrical power supply for about 1,500 older HDB blocks from 30 amperes to 40 amperes.

Whenever possible, HDB will prioritise ELUP for blocks that have been selected for the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) to minimise inconvenience to residents. Blocks within close proximity will also be grouped together for the upgrading, so that fewer new electrical substations are required to serve a larger number of blocks.

Given the large number of flats across Singapore which need to be upgraded under ELUP, the upgrading works will be carried out in phases. HDB targets to complete ELUP in about 10 years' time.