12 , 000 여 채 의 오래 돼서 낡 은 정부 아파트 에 대한 무상 수리 를 단계 별 로 실시 할 예정 다 . 콘크리트 파손 , 파이프 교체 , 천장 균열 수리 비용 은 전액 정부 에서 하 고 개인 이 사용 하 는 시설 , 예 를 들 면 화장실 수리 및 개선 의 경우 정부 에서 지원 가능 한 부분 에 한해서 만 지원 을 받 게 된다 . Speeches SPEECH BY MR MAH BOW TAN , MINISTER FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT , AT THE FIRST HIP PRECINCT COMPLETION CEREMONY on 21 MARCH 2010 AT 9 . 45 AM , YISHUN STREET 21 Associate Professor Ho Peng KeeGrassroots LeadersResidents Ladies and GentlemenGood morning . I am happy to join all of you here today to celebrate the completion of the first Home Improvement Programme ( or HIP ) precinct . 2 In July 2008 , I launched the HIP for Blocks 227 to 235 . one year later in July 2009 , the first HIP block , Block 228 was completed . Now , less than one year on , Yishun Street 21 has made history as the first precinct to be HIP - ed in Singapore . 3 This HIP milestone is part of the larger Remaking Our Heartland , or ROH , plan for Yishun town , to transform your town into an even more vibrant and exciting place to live in . HIP Progress 4 HIP and the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme , or NRP , are part of a comprehensive effort to rejuvenate middle - aged and mature towns . In this way , we raise the standard of living , and preserve the value of HDB flats as assets for our people . 5 Since HIP was first introduced in 2007 , 27 precincts across Singapore have been selected for the programme . So far , 12 precincts have been polled and all have successfully voted for the programme . 6 I am glad that many residents are happy with HIP , especially with the flexibility to choose the improvement items they want . A survey of residents in this precinct last year showed that 99 % were satisfied or very satisfied with HIP . Moving forward , more residents island - wide will benefit from the programme , with up to 14 precincts selected for HIP this year . Enriching My Yishun - Update on Yishun ROH Plans 7 Now I want to update you on the progress of the ROH plans for Yishun . I am glad to report that progress has been good . 8 As you know , Yishun is an established town . Yishun residents enjoy strong community ties built up over the years . We will build on these strong foundations , on Yishun ’ s rich history and natural assets to build a ‘ vibrant hub and great outdoors ’ for residents . Vibrant town centre 9 First , the town centre will be improved . The Northpoint Shopping Centre , one of the earliest developments in Yishun , re - opened this month after a face - lift , along with the opening of the new Yishun Public Library . The pedestrian mall at the town centre is being upgraded to improve pedestrian access . Works are scheduled to complete by the middle of this year . 10 A mixed development site is to be launched for tender next year . The development will include a shopping complex integrated with housing , bus interchange and a Town Plaza . The new Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is due to open in two phases , with phase 1 due to complete this month and phase 2 by the 3 rd Quarter this year . Yishun ’ s rich history will be showcased by a Heritage Corner and Heritage Trail , to be launched soon . ‘ Green outdoors ’ 11 Our plans for Yishun will also tap on its proximity to nature . The Yishun Pond , next to the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital will be a garden with lush greenery and eco - friendly features for young and old . Next year , residents can look forward to a lookout tower and bridge connection to the existing Yishun Park , a promenade by the pond , and a children ’ s garden that provides safe access to water . Nature lovers can also watch out for a flower trail in a butterfly garden . There will be a 1 km nature trail around the pond , and a native forest with indigenous trees . 12 The neighbourhood parks at Yishun Street 61 and Yishun Ring Road are currently being upgraded . By the 3 rd Quarter of this year , the upgraded linear park at Yishun Street 61 will have enhanced park entrances , and new jogging paths . By the middle of this year , the neighbourhood park at Yishun Ring Road will have a community garden , seating gallery and elderly fitness corner . ‘ Blue outdoors ’ 13 Residents and your families can also look forward to spending more quality time at the waterfront . A new Family Bay and Rowers ’ Bay under PUB ' s Active , Beautiful , Clean Waters ( ABC Waters ) programme will be completed at Lower Seletar Reservoir by the middle of this year . At Family Bay , a new stage and water play area will provide a platform for performances , outdoor learning and community activities . A heritage bridge will extend into the reservoir and offer picturesque views of the reservoir . Competitive rowing can take place along the 2 km - long channel at Rowers ’ Bay . Cycling network 14 In a survey conducted at the ROH @ Yishun exhibition held in July 2008 , 95 % of residents indicated that they would like to have more cycling paths in Yishun . Based on this feedback , HDB is working with LTA to put in a comprehensive network of cycling paths in Yishun . A 7 . 5 km cycling path will be constructed along Yishun Ring Road . The cycling path will connect residential estates to activity and transport nodes such as MRT stations , neighbourhood centres and parks . Phase 1 of the cycling path will connect Yishun and Khatib MRT stations by the end of this year . New housing options 15 While facilities are upgraded , HDB will provide more housing choices for residents in Yishun who wish to upgrade , as well as to attract other Singaporeans to Yishun . Since 2007 , HDB has launched three Build - To - Order ( BTO ) projects , with a total of 1 , 800 units . Jade Spring @ Yishun is scheduled to complete next year , while Dew Spring @ Yishun will complete in 2012 . A new condominium development at Yishun Avenue 1 and 2 was also launched last month . Conclusion 16 Today , we are beginning to see the fruits of our upgrading efforts . As ROH developments in Yishun gear up , I encourage you to share in this journey to remake our heartland . Let us all work together to make Yishun an endearing home for Singaporeans . Thank you .