Debated in Parliament on 21 Oct 2013.
Mr Low Thia Khiang asked the Minister for National Development if he can provide an update on the first Greenprint pilot in Jurong East and whether the component of a rainwater harvesting system can be further developed for incorporation into planning guidelines to deal with flooding.
The HDB Greenprint was launched in October 2012 to bring sustainable living into existing public housing estates. These initiatives, which include energy and water-saving solutions, are being piloted in Jurong East.
The HDB Greenprint pilot at Jurong East has been making good progress. This year, HDB will carry out the installation of secured bicycle parking facilities, the Elevator Energy Regeneration System (EERS) and the Rainwater Harvesting System (RWHS). HDB will also construct underground pipes to transport waste into centralised bins. Over the next two years, the residents of Jurong East will see the construction of a new cycling track by LTA, the intensification of greenery within the estate and the installation of outdoor LED street lamps.
Currently, the RWHS piloted in Jurong East is primarily designed to collect rainwater from the rooftops of HDB blocks. The rainwater collected is non-potable and will be used for washing the common areas. There is scope to explore using the RWHS as a flood mitigating measure. HDB will study the feasibility further.
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