Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP)

The NRP focuses on block and precinct improvements, and is fully funded by the Government.

What is the NRP?

Under the NRP, 1 or more neighbouring precincts will enjoy an upgraded living environment.

The NRP was introduced in August 2007 in response to residents' feedback during the Forum on HDB Heartware for more active consultation on the improvements to be provided in their precincts. 

The NRP, which focuses on block and precinct improvements, replaces the Interim Upgrading Programme (IUP) Plus, and covers a larger area spanning 1 or more neighbouring precincts. 

Earlier, blocks built up to 1995 that have not undergone the Main Upgrading Programme (MUP), IUP, or IUP Plus are eligible. In 2024, the NRP was extended to include flats built up to 1999. 

This programme is fully funded by the Government and implemented by the Town Councils. 

Possible improvements

With improved coordination and integration across neighbouring precincts, you can enjoy a larger variety of enhancements under the NRP.

With each NRP project involving 1 or more precincts, improvements can be made more comprehensively with better coordination and integration across neighbouring precincts. This provides a greater variety of enhancements to meet the needs of residents. 

Some examples of possible improvements are listed below.  Residents can also propose other improvements.

Types of Improvements

Examples

Block-level improvements
  • New letterboxes
  • Residents’ corners
  • Seating area at void decks
  • Lift lobby tiling at first storey

Precinct-level improvements
  • Drop-off porch
  • Covered linkways
  • Playground
  • Footpath/ jogging track
  • Fitness corner
  • Pavilion/ shelter
  • Landscaping

For projects selected from 2015, the NRP will also include redecoration and repair works such as repainting of blocks, and repairing of spalling concrete/ crack lines, or uneven apron drains/ floors at the common areas. This allows the NRP works to be better coordinated with the Town Council’s routine maintenance programme, enhancing blocks and precincts more comprehensively without inconveniencing residents twice. 

Moving forward, more inclusive and senior-friendly amenities such as therapeutic gardens with wheelchair-friendly planter boxes, fitness trails connecting senior-centric amenities, and way-finding features will also be introduced. This will enhance the safety and connectivity of our neighbourhoods while helping seniors stay active and navigate confidently around their neighbourhoods.

Examples of the NRP works

Here are some examples of the NRP works: 

Family playground and fitness area (Jurong East Street 21)

 

Well shaded landscape areas, Fitness corner, and footpath (Tampines Street 71 / 72)

Covered Linkway linkway and Drop-off porch (Yishun Ring Road)

Senior-friendly Fitness fitness Corner (Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 / 4)

 

Other improvements or upgrading programmes

Where feasible, the NRP will be carried out together with other enhancement works or upgrading programmes with separate funding, to minimize inconvenience to you. Examples include the Revitalisation of Shops Scheme, upgrading of neighbourhood parks, and works to improve barrier-free accessibility.

Public engagement

The NRP is a collaborative effort that invites residents to share about your preferred improvement works, and collectively decide on works to be done.

We value and gather feedback from our residents. Town councils will actively engage residents through various avenues such as dialogue sessions, community events, mini-exhibitions, and surveys, to find out the preferred improvement works in the neighbourhood. Feedback will be incorporated into the NRP design proposals where feasible.

The NRP will only proceed if at least 75% of the eligible flat owners in the neighbourhood indicate their support during the Consensus Gathering Exercise.