Govt to spend over S$1b to spruce up public, private housing estates

Singapore

MORE than S$1 billion will be spent on upgrading projects for both public and private housing estates "over the next few years".

Announcing this on Friday, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said at the annual MND Huddle at Fort Canning Park: "This will provide support for our industry partners in the current economic climate." The projects will also provide more opportunities for "our consultants and contractors, who are our important partners", he said.