Conserving Flats in Dakota Crescent

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

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Lim Biow Chuan asked if HDB could conserve the Dakota Crescent flats built by the Singapore Improvement Trust instead of demolishing them.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the 1950s-era flats are being vacated to allow higher-density housing development near an MRT station.
He stated that as the area is redeveloped, efforts will be made to study ways to retain some of its distinctive identity and character.

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider conserving the flats at Dakota Crescent built by the former Singapore Improvement Trust instead of demolishing the flats.

Khaw Boon Wan

The Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) blocks were built in the 1950s and are being vacated to allow the area to be developed for higher-density housing as it is near an MRT station. As we redevelop the area, we will study ways to retain some of its distinctive identity and character.

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Conserving Flats in Dakota Crescent

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Lim Biow Chuan asked if HDB could conserve the Dakota Crescent flats built by the Singapore Improvement Trust instead of demolishing them.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the 1950s-era flats are being vacated to allow higher-density housing development near an MRT station.
He stated that as the area is redeveloped, efforts will be made to study ways to retain some of its distinctive identity and character.

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Conserving Flats in Dakota Crescent

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Lim Biow Chuan

Khaw Boon Wan

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Conserving Flats in Dakota Crescent

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Lim Biow Chuan

Khaw Boon Wan

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