HDB Annual Report 2020/2021

Staying the Course The local construction industry is one of the hardest-hit sectors in the ongoing pandemic. In addition to manpower shortages and disruptions to supply chains worldwide, HDB has had to implement di cult but necessary safe management measures at our work sites to keep everyone safe. This has, however, led to delays in many of our BTO projects. We are working closely with our industry partners to keep projects on track, while ensuring that quality and safety are not compromised. I would like to thank home buyers for their patience and understanding during this trying period, as HDB continues to take active steps to mitigate delays to our public housing programme and support those in need of temporary housing. At the same time, as a forward-looking organisation, HDB will continue to stay the course in its transformation, even amidst the disruptions wrought by COVID-19, to deliver a ordable, quality, and well-designed homes for Singaporeans. I would also like to thank the HDB Board Members and Management for providing a steady hand in these challenging times, and to all our sta for their unwavering sense of purpose and duty to our nation. My heartfelt appreciation also goes to Dr Cheong Koon Hean, who retired from her role as Chief Executive O cer in December 2020 after a decade of service in HDB. Under her leadership, HDB has built deep reserves of resilience to take on future challenges. I am confident that HDB will continue to build on the strong foundation that Dr Cheong has laid, and her successor, Mr Tan Meng Dui, will steer the organisation boldly through a changed world and to even greater heights. Mr Bobby Chin Yoke Choong Chairman 06 HDB ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21