Debated in Parliament on 19 Nov 2018.
Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for National Development for Home Improvement Programme II, whether HDB will consider the use of (i) smart technology for toilet flushes and (ii) single-lever taps for wash basins to make it more user-friendly for the elderly.
The Home Improvement Programme II (HIP II) is a second round of upgrading for our Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats at the 60th to 70th year mark to keep the flats safe and liveable to the end of their lease. It will be launched in about 10 years' time and focus on common maintenance issues which occur in ageing flats.
At present, single-lever taps for wash basins are provided under the HIP, as part of toilet upgrading. We will study the specific scope of works for HIP II, including the Member's suggestions, closer to the launch of the programme, taking into consideration user needs, long-term maintenance issues and fiscal sustainability.
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