Bukit Batok Driving Centre Set for Major Relocation to State-of-the-Art Chua Chu Kang Facility by 2030

Singapore's driving landscape is set for a significant transformation with the upcoming relocation of the Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC). By December 2030, BBDC will cease operations at its current Bukit Batok premises, making way for an exciting, modern, and larger facility in Chua Chu Kang. This strategic move, driven by the government's plans to redevelop the Bukit Batok area for housing, community amenities, and recreation, promises a new era for driver training in Singapore.

Aspiring motorists and heavy vehicle drivers can look forward to a cutting-edge learning environment as the new Chua Chu Kang driving centre is slated to be ready by the fourth quarter of 2027.

This means a period of overlap where BBDC will continue its excellent service until its planned closure, ensuring a smooth transition for all trainees.

The new facility, significantly larger at approximately 10 hectares compared to BBDC's current 7.6 hectares, will be a one-stop integrated hub.

It's designed to cater to a comprehensive range of training needs, encompassing Class 2, 3, 4, and 5 licences, as well as vocational licence training. This integration is expected to streamline the learning process and enhance efficiency for all types of drivers.

Addressing a long-standing challenge, the move aims to alleviate the high demand and extended waiting times currently experienced across Singapore's three driving centres – BBDC, Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC), and ComfortDelGro Driving Centre (CDC).

With enrolment wait times sometimes stretching up to two months and practical tests requiring a further one to two-month wait, the new, larger facility in Chua Chu Kang is a welcome development. Its modern infrastructure and optimized layout are specifically designed to reduce these bottlenecks, providing a more efficient and timely pathway to obtaining a driving licence.

The location of the new centre, near the SAF Chua Chu Kang Camp and Lim Chu Kang Road, places it strategically for accessibility while supporting the development of a purpose-built training environment.

The tender for the new centre is expected to be awarded in the second half of 2025, marking another key step forward in this ambitious project.

Driving schools and future drivers alike have expressed positive sentiment towards this relocation. The upgrade to modern facilities, coupled with the potential for reduced waiting times, is seen as a significant improvement to the overall driver training experience in Singapore.

As BBDC continues to serve its community until 2030, the anticipation builds for the advanced capabilities and enhanced learning opportunities that the Chua Chu Kang facility will soon bring.