2 HDB blocks turned dorms
More than 300 units used to house Resorts World Sentosa's foreign staff
By Tessa Wong
Two Housing Board blocks in Toa Payoh have been converted into dormitories for foreign employees at Resorts World Sentosa. -- ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
TWO Housing Board blocks in Toa Payoh have been converted into dormitories for foreign employees at Resorts World Sentosa.
Blocks 32 and 33 in Toa Payoh Lorong 6 were to be demolished as part of redevelopment plans until a few months ago, when dozens of croupiers, hotel service staff and casino pit supervisors started moving in.
It is estimated that there are more than 300 units in the two blocks. According to interviews with tenants, each flat houses four to six people who each pay between $140 and $260.
When asked about the length of the leases, the HDB would only say it is a private short-term arrangement between Resorts World and its managing agent, EM Services.
Resorts World said it provides accommodation to its foreign employees working and training in preparation for the integrated resort's opening next year 'to help reduce their stress and anxiety of relocating overseas'. It also ensures that its foreign staff enjoy a similar lifestyle to their Singaporean colleagues'. It did not state the total number of foreign employees who have moved in so far.
When The Straits Times visited the blocks on Friday, the flats were clean and had been given a fresh coat of paint.
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