Redevelopment Prospects for Serangoon North Village Near Cross Island Line Station and Role of MRT Connectivity in Site Prioritisation

45 Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether HDB has assessed the four-storey mixed-use Serangoon North Village, comprising Blocks 151 to 154 on Serangoon North Avenue 1, for redevelopment given its adjacency to the future Cross Island Line station; (b) what weight new MRT connectivity and surrounding new development carry in prioritising sites for redevelopment; and (c) whether en bloc redevelopment will be considered.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: The redevelopment potential for public housing sites depends on multiple factors, including the potential for land optimisation.

There are currently no plans to redevelop the blocks at Serangoon North Avenue 1, but we keep an open mind in assessing the suitability of this site and other locations.