Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Manpower what is the number of purpose-built dormitories and the number of beds that have been (i) completed annually in each year over the last 10 years and (ii) expected to be completed in each year over the next five years.
Dr Tan See Leng: Twenty-five purpose-built dormitories (PBDs) having a total of about 145,800 beds were completed in the past 10 years. Relevant Government agencies will continue to work together to make more sites available for PBDs and expect at least seven PBDs with a total of 47,000 beds to be completed over the next five years.
Ministry of Manpower
2 August 2023
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