Housing and Development Act 1959 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4A · Upgrading Works in Precincts
79. Direction of Minister to carry out upgrading works in certain circumstances
Feedback & supportDespite anything in this Part, where the Minister considers that the living conditions in a precinct or the physical state and design of the buildings in the precinct can be improved by the carrying out of any upgrading works, the Minister may direct the Board to carry out such upgrading works in the precinct as he or she thinks fit.
precinct
“precinct” means a precinct declared by the Minister under section 76;
Where the Minister has given a direction under subsection (1), the Board must as soon as practicable carry out such upgrading works as may be specified in the direction in such manner as the Board thinks fit.
Board
“Board” means the Housing and Development Board established under section 3;
All costs incurred by the Board in respect of any upgrading works in a precinct under this section must be paid out of the funds of the Board.[65E
upgrading works
“upgrading works” includes any building operations, repair, demolition or installation works carried out for the purposes of improving or upgrading any flat, building or land and any addition to, or alteration in, landlord’s fixtures and fittings;