I REFER to the news article "Gone with the hype?" published in The Straits Times on Sept 13.
We would like to provide more information for a more complete picture. The rooftop greenery at Block 118, Edgefield Plains in Punggol is an experimental green roof project.
In the past year, HDB used the plots in this project to test various types of plants and growing mediums to see if they are suitable for extended periods of dry weather, and the minimal maintenance levels. Now that the tests are completed, HDB will returf the roof garden with flora and planting systems that have been found suitable.
Bertram Lee
Senior Executive, Public Relations Officer
For Director (Corporate Development)
Housing & Development Board
