IUP/MUP to NRP/HIP

Interim Upgrading Programme (IUP) for individual precints will soon be replaced by a new Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) that will combine two or more precints to deliver better upgrading plans and facilities. And a new Home Improvement Programme (HIP), for practical improvements within the flats will also replace the current Main Upgrading Programme (MUP).

MUP benefited older flat built before 1980. So far, 100,000 flats have already benefited from MUP. Another 100,000 will get to gain from the HIP. The HIP and NRP will be extended to flats built from 1981 to 1986.

Private housing estates can now access to the Community Improvement Project Committee (CIPC) funds which only HDB estates are allowed to use at the moment. They will not have to wait for Estate Upgrading Programme (EUP) which is open to estates >30 years.

EUP started in 2000, and about 23k homes out of 200k in 30 estates have been upgraded so far. $20m is set aside each year for EUP and the budget will increase by $5m-$10m each year.

* SISV-News 22Aug , HDB-NRP & HIP , MND-EUP *

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I'm pretty disappointed with my estate condition compared to the one just across the road which is run by another constituency ... why huh? Dun understand ... is it no competitor for the past yrs elections? My suggestions likely to go to LTA lah (1yr still no response), Sports Council lah, PA lah ... is it better to email directly to the MP & Minister instead???