More greenery, 11,000 homes in revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks
More greenery will be retained at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks under revised plans for the two sites, which are expected to yield about 11,000 homes over the next decade.The HDB said on Wednesday (Oct 28) that the revisions followed environmental studies, public feedback and broader planning considerations, including housing needs and the availability of alternative sites.About 10ha, or 45 per cent of the 23ha Maju Forest area, will be retained as greenery, up from 8ha, or about 35 per cent, under the original plan. At Gillman Barracks, about 12ha of greenery will be set aside, up from 8ha, increasing the proportion of existing greenery to be retained from about 40 per cent to 60 per cent. Under the revised plan, Maju Forest, also known as Sunset Way, is expected to yield about 4,000 units, while Gillman Barracks will provide about 7,000 homes, including around 5,500 public housing units.Significant portions of the greenery at both sites will be safeguarded as nature parks by the National Parks Board.