About 11,000 homes planned on Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites with more greenery to be retained
Revised plans will yield about 9,500 public homes and 1,500 private units, with taller blocks planned
The Singapore Housing and Development Board (HDB) has unveiled revised development plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, which will see the construction of approximately 11,000 homes over the next decade. This includes around 4,000 public housing units in Maju Forest and about 7,000 homes in Gillman Barracks. The revised plans aim to preserve more greenery in both areas, with 10 hectares of greenery retained at Maju Forest and 12 hectares at Gillman Barracks.
This represents an increase in greenery retention compared to the original plans, which allocated 8 hectares in Maju Forest and 8 hectares in Gillman Barracks. The additional greenery will be incorporated into new nature parks and contribute to ecological connectivity along the Clementi Nature Corridor. The revised plans also aim to strike a balance between housing needs and environmental conservation, taking into account public feedback and the importance of preserving heritage buildings.
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