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About 14,000 private and public homes are planned for new estates in Sembawang and Woodlands, National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced on Tuesday (Oct 21). The first two Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects will be launched next year, he added.HDB unveils development plans for Sembawang North and Woodlands North Coast, including 12,000 flats
About 14,000 private and public homes are planned for new estates in Sembawang and Woodlands, National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced on Tuesday (Oct 21). The first two Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects will be launched next year, he added. Speaking at the yearly HDB Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Lee said that the government will «help Singaporeans fulfil their home ownership aspirations» by maintaining a stable supply of homes to meet «broad-based demand». About 10,000 new homes will be built in Sembawang North, a 53-hectare site within Sembawang town, according to HDB in a press release. At least 80 per cent, or 8,000, will be set aside for public housing. Future residents of Sembawang North can look forward to connectivity initiatives such as the Community Wharves Link - a network of pedestrian connections which will link public housing estates. New recreational, community and commercial facilities - including a neighbourhood centre with retail and dining options - will also be built in the area. Read more