Tremors Felt in 187 Singapore’s HDB, More Than 7,000 Are Soon To Be Added

Posted by valencia on July 3rd, 2010 in asia, singapore | Comments Off

A set of earthquakes was felt in many parts of Singapore, sending jolts to approximately 234 buildings which consist of 187 HDB (Housing Development Board), 16 private residential buildings and 31 commercial buildings. The earthquakes happen right after a 7.9SR upheaval struck Sumatra, Indonesia and was said makes several tall buildings in the central business district swayed slightly.

Some HDB resident said, “Just as I was working in my room at around 6.15pm, suddenly felt giggy and the whole room seems like shaking, with a quick check on the net, found it was caused by strong quakes in Indonesia, Sumatra.”

Aside from the tremor, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan claimed that the board will increase the availability of HDB in Singapore from 8,000 to 9,000 units this year, and will make available more than 7,000 living spaces on sale for the next three months. The price for HDB Singapore ranged within $97,000-$643,000 based on their size which also varies within studio apartments until executive flats.


 

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