Singapore HDB Finalises 11,000 Homes for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks
Singapore's Housing & Development Board (HDB) will deliver 9,500 public and 1,500 private units, with development works beginning from late 2027 and more green space retained.
Revised Housing Programme Announced
Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) announced on Wednesday (28 October 2026) revised plans for approximately 11,000 new homes across the Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks sites over the next decade. The programme comprises 9,500 public housing units and 1,500 private residences.
Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan stated that these adjustments followed extensive public feedback, leading to the preservation of additional green areas. Earlier, non-finalised proposals would have accommodated 1,200 more homes across both sites.
Maju Forest Development Details
At Maju Forest, located in Clementi’s Sunset Way area, HDB plans for about 4,000 public housing units. Land preparation works are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028, with public access to the site restricted thereafter. The revised scheme retains 10 hectares (ha) of greenery, an increase from the initial 8 ha.
This represents approximately 45 per cent of the 23 ha study area, up from 35 per cent previously. The additional 2 ha will primarily safeguard the southern part of the site, enhancing ecological connectivity along the Clementi Nature Corridor.
Gillman Barracks Plans and Heritage
Gillman Barracks, near Alexandra Road, is slated for about 7,000 homes, consisting of 5,500 public and 1,500 private units. Site works, including building demolition, are expected to commence in the second half of 2027, with land preparation following in 2029. The plans now set aside 12 ha of greenery, an increase from the original 8 ha.
This accounts for about 60 per cent of the site’s 20 ha existing greenery. Additionally, 25 buildings of significant heritage value will be retained for potential commercial and amenity uses, serving future residents.
The HDB’s commitment to delivering 11,000 homes in central areas, despite retaining more green space, suggests increased demand for high-rise residential construction in Singapore. The strategy of building taller blocks to maximise land use will influence urban planning and construction methodologies.
For property developers and investors, the introduction of 1,500 private units will contribute to the housing supply, while the repurposing of heritage buildings at Gillman Barracks offers new commercial opportunities for retail and service operators in the area. These developments are set to reshape the property landscape in these choice locations.
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