Minister of National Development Desmond Lee, said in an announcement on Facebook that 9 work-study pods have been launched and installed across Boon Lay and Jurong West.
They are situated at the void decks of 183C Boon Lay Avenue, 260 Boon Lay Drive and 674B Jurong West Street 65.
Desmond Lee’s Facebook Statement
We launched 9 work-study pods in 3 void decks across Boon Lay and Jurong West over the weekend.
The pods can be booked via an app. Residents may use this for conference calls, virtual meetings, or study. This is a collaboration between HDB, Burztech, PA and Boon Lay community volunteers, and runs on a 1 year pilot trial.
We have also identified students from lower income households who will be given free credits to book slots to help them study in a better environment.
This trial is one of a number of micro-pilots across Singapore, to test new models that might support flexi-work arrangements and work-from-home / work-away-from-office.
Apart from pods in void decks, there are existing trials and roll outs of pods and shared working spaces in PA Community Clubs, commercial and office buildings, Resident Network centres and more.
I would like to thank all the partners who are giving these ideas a go.
24/7 accessibility
Burzt Pods are always accessible and conveniently located within the community. Just a quick booking on the Burzt Pod mobile app, and you have secured your own private space to work, learn or collaborate quietly.
Plug and Play
With Burzt Pod, you benefit from fast and secure WiFi connectivity and two power sockets with USB charging. Just plug and play when you enter your own Burzt Pod, start a virtual meeting or draw up your work plans immediately.
Built for Performance
Each Burzt Pod seats you comfortably with a desk for work or study. With sound insulation, LED lights and an air-conditioning system, it offers an environment most conducive for you to work, study or attend virtual meetings.
Secure and Private
The Burzt Pod is your own private space, secured with a magnetic door lock, which only you can operate for the duration booked. CCTV surveillance tackles any vandalism and theft, for your peace of mind to focus on your work or study.
Hygienic and Safe
Surfaces within your Burzt Pod have a protective antimicrobial coating that can prevent the growth of germs and the spread of Covid-19. This is supplemented by regular cleaning throughout the day.
Easy to Use
Download the BURZT mobile app, and make your booking. Your booking guarantees you the use of the Burzt Pod – and all its amenities – for the duration booked. You only pay for what you have booked, at affordable rates, through a range of convenient, cashless payment methods.
Images source: burztech and Desmond Lee Facebok