Spalling Concrete Cases Reported to HDB in Past Three Years

19 Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for National Development of the annual number of spalling concrete cases reported to the HDB in the past three years, how many cases pertain to HDB flats that are (i) five years old and below, (ii) five to 15 years old, (iii) 15 to 25 years old, (iv) 25 to 35 years old and (v) 35 years old and above.

Mr Desmond Lee: In the past three years, there were no reported cases for flats that are (a) five years old and below. For flats that are (b) five to 15 years old and (c) 15 to 25 years old, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) received about one case per 1,000 flats per year. For flats that are (d) 25 to 35 years old and (e) 35 years old and above, HDB received about three and 32 cases per 1,000 flats per year.