Latest News

New Pods At Boon Lay HDB Are Your Own VIP Room For Working & Studying, Open 24/7

Work-Study Pods With Aircon & Soundproofing Are Now At 3 Boon Lay HDB Blocks

On 11 Sep, nine private pods were unveiled at three Boon Lay HDB void decks. Previously, pods were available at community spaces, making this the first time the pods are right under your block.

Void decks were conceptualised as shared spaces for HDB residents to mingle, but times are a-changin’ as more people require private spaces to work and study due to evolving needs, such as work-from-home arrangements.

Source: Burzt

Beginning with three pods at each block, there will be more at other housing estates if uptake is high, The Straits Times (ST) reports.

3 Boon Lay HDB blocks will have soundproof, 24/7 pods for work & study

On Sunday (11 Sep), national development minister Desmond Lee unveiled the pods at their official launch, noting there are greater calls for private spaces, especially to take confidential calls or business calls.

The West Coast GRC MP also noted that housing has to reflect the broader set of needs and aspirations that Singaporeans, young and old, now have.

Not all houses are conducive for work and study, and many wish for soundproof spaces if they have to work from home.

The pods are run by Burztech, and you can make a booking via the Burzt app.

Source: Burzt

Each pod can seat up to two, with full air-conditioning, free wi-fi and power sockets included. They are also reportedly soundproof.

Opening promo of S$3.50/hour till 10 Oct

There’s an opening promotion, where a booking costs six cents a minute, or S$3.50 an hour, until 10 Oct.

Source: Our Boon Lay on Facebook

Then, they’ll cost 7.5 cents a minute (S$4.50/hour).

 

Additionally, 25 lower-income students received 35 hours of credit that they can use for the pods until December.

Here’s where you can find the pods:

  • Block 183C Boon Lay Avenue
  • Block 260 Boon Lay Drive
  • Block 674B Jurong West Street 65

Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.

Featured image adapted from Burzt and Google Maps.

Jonathan Yee

Jonathan is a bedroom headbanger. His Kobo is never far from him.

Recent Posts

Customer served paper-thin salmon in S$8 set from food court in Suntec City

The salmon had become too thin because it "exercised too much", a netizen joked.

24 Dec 2024, 4:01 am

‘Black Monday for MRT Circle Line’: Commuter complains of large crowds at HarbourFront

A disruption occurred on the Circle Line about four hours later on the same day.

24 Dec 2024, 2:30 am

S’porean man killed by gas explosion in Italy was brother of food critic KF Seetoh

Mr Seetoh Kwok Meng was the "most jovial" among his siblings, said Mr KF Seetoh.

24 Dec 2024, 1:05 am

Food delivery rider allegedly stabbed in Marsiling, 21-year-old man arrested

The customer wanted to pay in cash only and rejected the rider's request to transfer…

24 Dec 2024, 12:15 am

Underage teen in S’pore buries stillborn in house yard, police digs up bones during investigation

The coroner said this was the first case of its kind he had encountered in…

23 Dec 2024, 7:05 pm

M’sia Airlines grounds new Airbus just days after maiden flight, cites technical issues

The brand-new jet suffered a series of technical issues since its first-ever flight on 19…

23 Dec 2024, 6:17 pm