First batch of smart HDB homes to be launched for sale this week

THE first smart HDB homes, Northshore Residences I and II, will be launched in this month's build-to-order (BTO) exercise.

Both projects will comprise 1,402 units across 12 blocks, with 546 units of two-room, 112 units of three-room, 519 units of four-room and 225 units of five-room flats. They are expected to be completed in Q2 2020.

HDB on Monday gave updates on the kinds of smart technologies Punggol Northshore, where both developments are situated, will serve as a test-bed for. These include:

The flats in Punggol Northshore will be part of the 4,040 BTO flats to be launched later this week, alongside other flats in Clementi, Sembawang and Tampines.

Another 5,000 flats will also be offered in a concurrent sale of balance flats (SBF) exercise, HDB said.