HDB Build-to-Order Projects Affected by Contractors Going into Receivership

Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Minister for National Development (a) if he can give an update on the progress in engaging new contractors for the two BTO projects of Senja Gateway and Segar Grove to replace Poh Lian Construction Pte Ltd which is under judicial management; and (b) whether the building delay will have any impact on the projects' planned completion date and the quality of the flats.

The Segar Grove and Senja Gateway contracts with Poh Lian Construction Pte Ltd were terminated in early April. HDB called for open tenders for new contractors to complete the two BTO projects a few days later. The tender for Segar Grove and Senja Gateway closed on 3 May and 10 May 2013 respectively. HDB is, currently, evaluating the bids received and expects to award the new contracts for these projects by mid-June 2013 under a fast-track tender process.

HDB assesses that the flats can still be completed by the Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) communicated to buyers. In terms of quality, the two projects will be subject to the same rigorous quality management system and testing and commissioning processes that HDB has in place. HDB will continue to monitor the two projects closely.