Status and Timeline of Lift Upgrading Programme for Block 128 Lorong Ah Soo and Blocks 230, 234 and 363 in Hougang

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the status of the Lift Upgrading Programme for potential implementation at Blk 128 Lorong Ah Soo, Blks 230 and 234 Hougang Avenue 1 and Blk 363 Hougang Avenue 5; (b) when the lifts are expected to be ready for use; and (c) whether the works can be expedited so as to address the needs of residents.

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is currently procuring a contractor and consultants for the  Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP) works at Block 128 Lorong Ah Soo, Blocks 230 and 234 Hougang Avenue 1 and Block 363 Hougang Avenue 5. HDB will also work with relevant partners to form a Working Committee to develop the implementation plan and engage residents.

Depending on project planning and resident engagement, LUP projects typically take about three years from announcement to completion.