diff --git a/openshift/mbs-test-template.yaml b/openshift/mbs-test-template.yaml
index 63407f99..4310ab6b 100644
--- a/openshift/mbs-test-template.yaml
+++ b/openshift/mbs-test-template.yaml
@@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ objects:
 
           # How often should we resort to polling, in seconds
           # Set to zero to disable polling
-          POLLING_INTERVAL = 20
+          POLLING_INTERVAL = 600
 
           # Determines how many builds that can be submitted to the builder
           # and be in the build state at a time. Set this to 0 for no restrictions