HDB will be commissioning an independent study on mould growth seen in flats in Sengkang and Punggol, following recent complaints by residents.
Mould growth on the exterior facade of HDB flats in Sengkang.
In a written reply to four Parliamentary questions on Monday , National Development Minister Desmond Lee said the independent study will seek to find out why some HDB blocks are more susceptible to mould growth, and will include recommendations to remedy the situation and prevent future recurrence.
"The level of risk faced by an individual is influenced by the individual’s activity patterns and proximity to mould, including the duration for which the individual is exposed to the mould, as well as the individual’s current health, such as whether he or she has any chronic illnesses," he said.
The external walls of all HDB developments are painted with one coat of water-based sealer and two coats of algae-resistant emulsion paint. This complies with industry standards commonly used for buildings in Singapore, and have been used in numerous other HDB projects near water bodies, where no such incidents of mould growth have been identified.
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