More Tengah BTO Homes to Get Centralised Cooling

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) has awarded a contract to Keppel Ltd.’s Infrastructure Division to design, install, and operate Centralised Cooling Systems (CCS) for nine upcoming Build-To-Order (BTO) projects in Tengah.

The 20-year contract, announced in a joint media release on April 16, 2026, will extend cooling options to approximately 10,000 households across Tengah’s Park, Brickland, and Forest Hill districts.

Expansion of Cooling Infrastructure

This agreement marks the second contract of its kind awarded to Keppel for the region. The addition of these nine projects brings the total number of households with access to Keppel’s centralised cooling systems to approximately 14,000 across 12 BTO projects in Tengah.

The initial contract was awarded in September 2024 and also spans a 20-year period. That first phase covered three specific BTO projects: Brickland Weave, Plantation Verge, and Plantation Edge I & II.

According to Keppel, the CCS provides homebuyers in Tengah with a more energy-efficient cooling solution when compared to standard residential cooling alternatives.

Operational Scope and Implementation

Under the terms of the new agreement, Keppel’s Infrastructure Division is responsible for the full lifecycle of the system, including the design and installation phases as well as the long-term operation of the chilled water supply.

The systems are designed as an optional subscription for HDB homeowners, allowing residents to choose the centralised service over individual cooling units.

While HDB continues to expand the rollout of this technology, the implementation has not been without challenges. Reporting from The Straits Times indicates that the first batch of residents utilizing the centralised cooling system in Tengah have encountered teething issues.