HDB said on 28 Oct 2026 that revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks bring about 11,000 homes over the next decade: around 4,000 public homes at Maju Forest, around 7,000 at Gillman Barracks (about 5,500 public). Site works at Gillman Barracks are expected from the second half of 2027. Housing mix and launch date are not shared.
What HDB announced
HDB describes the home numbers as estimates built on general planning assumptions. It will refine them during detailed design, so they can move.
More greenery than the earlier plans
| Site | Earlier plan | Revised plan |
|---|---|---|
| Maju Forest (23 ha site) | Around 8 ha of greenery, about 35% of the site | About 10 ha, about 45% of the site |
| Gillman Barracks (20 ha of existing greenery) | Around 8 ha, about 40% | About 12 ha, about 60% |
HDB says NParks will protect large parts of the retained greenery as Nature Parks. At Gillman Barracks, HDB is keeping all 25 buildings that the original plan had already marked for retention.
When work is expected to start
At Gillman Barracks, HDB expects site works from the second half of 2027, beginning with demolition. HDB expects land preparation there to start in 2029. At Maju Forest, land preparation is expected from the first half of 2028, and public access to the site will be limited once works begin. HDB expects the build-out to run for several years. It gives no date for building the homes.
What shaped the revision
A public consultation ran from 10 July to 6 August 2026. HDB counted around 7,200 pieces of feedback on Maju Forest and 2,300 on Gillman Barracks. Around 1,000 stakeholders were also engaged, including at sessions held by MND and agencies.
What it means for buyers
Nothing is on sale. HDB will announce the housing mix and launch date at a later stage, so flat types and BTO timing for both sites are unannounced. How a BTO exercise runs is in our HDB BTO guide, and the wider HDB picture is on our HDB hub.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a flat at Maju Forest or Gillman Barracks now?
No. HDB has not shared a launch date. It will announce the housing mix and launch date at a later stage.
When do works start?
HDB expects site works at Gillman Barracks from the second half of 2027, starting with demolition, and land preparation there to start in 2029. At Maju Forest, land preparation is expected from the first half of 2028. HDB expects the build-out to run for several years and gives no date for building the homes.
How many homes are planned at each site?
HDB's estimates are around 4,000 public housing units at Maju Forest, and around 7,000 homes at Gillman Barracks, of which about 5,500 are public housing. HDB says these rest on general planning assumptions and will be refined during detailed design.
How much greenery is kept?
At Maju Forest, about 10 ha of greenery is kept, which is about 45% of the 23 ha site and up from about 35%. At Gillman Barracks, about 12 ha is kept, which is about 60% of the 20 ha of existing greenery and up from about 40%.