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Infrastructure & development

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6 May 2026

Assessment of Parking Demand in New Estates and Framework for Temporary Conversion of Underused Carpark Spaces for Community Uses

HDB avoids converting carparks early as parking demand takes years to stabilise post-MOP.
Premature conversion risks shortages and wastes funds if reversing becomes necessary.
Safety factors like fire exits and structural loading must be assessed for any change.

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6 May 2026

Update on Bukit Panjang LRT Upgrading Works

Bukit Panjang LRT upgrade nearly complete; all vehicles, signalling, power and control systems upgraded.
Final power rail replacement is 50% done, finishing by end-2026.
Commuters will enjoy smoother, more reliable rides; minister thanks residents for patience.

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6 May 2026

Standardising Cost-sharing of Additional Fuel-related Costs between Government and Contractors

Government standardises 50% co-sharing of diesel/bitumen cost hikes for critical projects (earthworks, piling, reclamation, roadworks).
Contractors outside critical projects get broad-based support; private developers urged to share cost hikes.

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6 May 2026

Preventing Over-concentration of Quasi-commercial Activities in Residential Enclaves

URA weighs zoning, guidelines, and resident feedback when assessing uses.
No fixed thresholds exist for home-based or rental activities.
URA investigates complaints and works with agencies to preserve residential character.

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6 May 2026

Measures to Minimise Disruptions to Critical Public Transport Systems Arising from Infrastructure Works

Cables damaged during North-South Corridor works; investigation ongoing. Culpable contractors may face legal action.
Contractors must map utilities and obtain written approval; LTA enforces, affecting future tenders.

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6 May 2026

Extent of Inconvenience and Gaps Discovered from Recent Disruptions in Bus Expected Time of Arrival System

ETA disruption on 18 April 2026 was caused by third-party damage to fibre-optic cables, reducing predictions to 70%.
Redundant cable failed to fully back up damaged line; LTA is investigating vendor non-compliance.
Cloud-based ETA system by 2027 will improve resilience against physical infrastructure damage.

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6 May 2026

Developing Decentralised Charging Stations for Electric Buses

MP sought plans for decentralised charging to make electric charter buses viable without wasted mileage.
Reply: 298 heavy-vehicle chargers exist, 154 public; grant covers 50% up to $30,000 per charger.
Operators can work with LTA to identify under-served areas for more chargers.

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6 May 2026

Reviewing Adequacy of Path Diversity of Passive Fibre Infrastructure Owners

He Ting Ru asked about IMDA's path diversity standards after April 2026 fibre disruption.
Minister Teo referred her to written reply given on 5 May 2026.

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6 May 2026

Review of Pedestrian Crossing Infrastructure Including Signal Timings, Crossing Distances and Physical Design Given Increase in Elderly Pedestrian Fatalities

Elderly pedestrian deaths rose from 11 to 27, but from a low base.
LTA expands Green Man+, Silver Zones, Friendly Streets, and lift retrofits.
Drivers face higher penalties for speeding, red-light, and failing to yield.

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6 May 2026

Singapore Energy Resilience Strategy: An Off-grid and Micro-grid Power Using Smart Energy Management Solutions to be Deployed Island-wide

Azhar proposed island-wide solar-battery microgrids to bolster energy resilience against central grid failures.
Government cited high reliability, ongoing pilots, and cost/safety challenges before wider deployment.
Both agreed distributed energy solutions complement, not replace, Singapore's interconnected central grid.

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6 May 2026

Inter-agency Coordination to Support Timely Deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure in New Housing Estates

Government on track to deploy 60,000 EV charging points by 2030, with 30,500 installed.
New BTO estates will get EV chargers from key collection, improving earlier access.
Tengah sees expanded charging deployment, with feedback shaping planning and coordination.

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5 May 2026

Data on HDB Carparks Without EV Chargers and Access to Alternative Chargers

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5 May 2026

Implementing Singapore Standards SS 722 for Safer and Smarter EV Charging Systems in New Housing Estates

SS 722 streamlines approvals, enabling faster design and installation of EV chargers in new estates.
Standards improve charger reliability and reduce maintenance downtime.
New chargers must comply from October 2028, with a transition period until then.

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5 May 2026

Proportion of Buildings in Compliance with Code on Accessibility and Strengthening Code Requirements for Changing Rooms in Public Facing Commercial Buildings

Over 80% of new buildings fully comply with the accessibility Code; waivers cover technical constraints.
Accessible changing rooms are required for large public-facing buildings like malls and hospitals.
Ostomy sinks remain optional, but BCA's guide encourages them and future Code reviews.

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5 May 2026

Defining Significant Telecommunication Outages to Hours Disrupted and Consumers Affected and Pursuing Third-Party Damages and Restitution for Disruption on 18 April 2026

Significant outage defined by duration and scale: 20 hours, 5,000 subscribers affected.
Government doesn't claim restitution; operators pursue third-party damages commercially.
Enhanced earthworks rules, penalties, and resilience measures aim to prevent future cable cuts.

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5 May 2026

Data on Industrial Land Leases Near-Expiration and Median Renewal from 2025 to 2030, and Take-up Rate for Enhanced Industrial Land Lease Framework

Lease renewal window extended to 10 years before expiry, raising eligible companies by ~50%.
Typical renewal tenure is 20 years; new FLEXI scheme had no applications yet.
Greenfield allocations got three extra building years; about 15 benefited.

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5 May 2026

Protocols Governing Third-party Construction Activities Near NetLink Trust's Fibre Infrastructure

A 2026 cable cut by a subcontractor disrupted broadband for 5,000 households for about 20 hours.
IMDA enforces earthwork rules with penalties up to $1 million or five years’ jail.
IMDA is improving processes and promoting non-invasive detection technologies to prevent future cuts.

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5 May 2026

Utilisation Patterns of EV Chargers at HDB Car Parks and Factors Determining Increased Deployment of Such Chargers

EV charger utilisation at HDB car parks averaged 36% during peak hours; Tengah recorded the highest at 61%.
Deployment decisions factor in utilisation, electrical capacity, parking lot availability, and nearby charging options.

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5 May 2026

Addressing Concerns of High-rise Living Such As Lift Availability and Fire Safety with Increase of 60-storey HDB Blocks

Government builds 60-storey HDBs to intensify land use, ensuring lift availability via more lifts, zoning, and backup power.
Fire safety includes refuge floors every 20 storeys, wet rising mains, and two fire lifts for SCDF operations.
Elderly and mobility-impaired residents get support through SCDF-assisted community evacuation drills.

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5 May 2026

Personal Explanation

Jamus Lim retracted his earlier claim that HDB prioritizes car park revenue over community gardens.
He clarified HDB weighs parking demand and forgone space, not revenue.
Senior Minister Sun accepted his correction.

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