Oral answer by Ministry of National Development on support measures to speed up completion of HDB developments

Oct 15, 2025

Question No. 574

Question by: Ms Lee Hui Ying

Question  

To ask the Minister for National Development what support measures does HDB take to speed up the completion of those HDB developments that have a longer waiting time, particularly developments which are expected to take more than five years.

Answer:

Mr Speaker, to help Singaporeans secure their homes more quickly, HDB has introduced measures to reduce the waiting times for new BTO projects. These include prioritising sites that are ready for immediate construction, adopting innovative procurement practices to shorten project duration, and working with authorities and relevant stakeholders to expedite approvals. Through these efforts, close to 70% of flats launched in 2023 and 2024, as well as those that are launched thus far in 2025, had waiting times of 4 years or less. HDB has also committed to launch more Shorter Waiting Time flats, with waiting times of less than 3 years.

The construction time for each BTO project varies based on the project’s attributes, such as the design complexity, site conditions, the number of storeys. At each BTO sales launch, HDB offers multiple housing projects at different locations, with different designs, flat types, prices and waiting times, to suit the varying needs of flat buyers. Because we do have a large group of different flat buyers with diverse needs. This information is made available at project launch so that buyers can make considered decisions when applying for their BTO flats.  

Sir, HDB continues to work closely with the project contractors and consultants to expedite construction works as much as possible, while maintaining the safety and well-being of workers, as well as ensuring project quality of the flats.