Qualifying Approval Limit for Revitalisation of Shops Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Nov 2012.

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Ang Wei Neng proposed lowering the requirement for the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme from 100% to 75% agreement among shop owners in a town or neighborhood centre.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the scheme involves co-funding for upgrading common areas, and it is fair for all shop owners to contribute to avoid free-riding.
The Minister emphasized the importance of local Merchant Associations leading collective efforts to secure support from every shop owner for the upgrades.
The debate centered on balancing inclusivity with the need for full participation to ensure equitable cost-sharing.

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Ang Wei Neng

Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider approving the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme (ROS) as long as 75% of the shop owners in the town centre or neighbourhood agree to sign up instead of the current 100% requirement.

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Khaw Boon Wan

HDB helps shop owners revitalise their shops and improve their business by co-funding the upgrading of common areas under the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme (ROS). As these upgrading works benefit all shop owners, it is reasonable to expect each of them to co-pay their share of the upgrading costs, and not allow a few non-contributing shop owners to free-ride on the contributions of others. It is, therefore, important that the local Merchant Associations (MAs) lead this collective effort and obtain the support of all the shop owners.

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Ang Wei Neng proposed lowering the requirement for the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme from 100% to 75% agreement among shop owners in a town or neighborhood centre.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the scheme involves co-funding for upgrading common areas, and it is fair for all shop owners to contribute to avoid free-riding.
The Minister emphasized the importance of local Merchant Associations leading collective efforts to secure support from every shop owner for the upgrades.
The debate centered on balancing inclusivity with the need for full participation to ensure equitable cost-sharing.

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Qualifying Approval Limit for Revitalisation of Shops Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Nov 2012.

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Ang Wei Neng proposed lowering the requirement for the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme from 100% to 75% agreement among shop owners in a town or neighborhood centre.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the scheme involves co-funding for upgrading common areas, and it is fair for all shop owners to contribute to avoid free-riding.
The Minister emphasized the importance of local Merchant Associations leading collective efforts to secure support from every shop owner for the upgrades.
The debate centered on balancing inclusivity with the need for full participation to ensure equitable cost-sharing.

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Ang Wei Neng

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Ang Wei Neng proposed lowering the requirement for the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme from 100% to 75% agreement among shop owners in a town or neighborhood centre.
Khaw Boon Wan explained that the scheme involves co-funding for upgrading common areas, and it is fair for all shop owners to contribute to avoid free-riding.
The Minister emphasized the importance of local Merchant Associations leading collective efforts to secure support from every shop owner for the upgrades.
The debate centered on balancing inclusivity with the need for full participation to ensure equitable cost-sharing.

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