Tour 1 - Marina Barrage & Merlion Park Walk and Fusionopolis



The iconic Marina Barrage, the realization of a vision crystallised 20 years ago, boosts Singapore’s water supply, alleviates flooding in the low-lying city areas and is a hot spot for recreational activities.

Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore’s 15th reservoir, and is the first reservoir in the heart of the city. Together with two other new reservoirs, the Marina Reservoir will increase Singapore’s water catchment from half to two-thirds of the country’s land area.

As a tidal barrier, the Marina Barrage keeps sea water out during periods of high tide and alleviates flooding in the low lying areas of the city. Apart from being an engineering marvel, the water body behind the Marina Barrage is now kept at a constant level, making it suitable for water sports all year round.

Enjoy the magnificent view of the city skyline from the Marina Barrage’s rooftop and be rejuvenated from a walk at the Merlion Park.


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The tour continues to Fusionopolis, Singapore’s science and technology hub. It brings together scientists, research engineers and technology experts from various disciplines and across public and corporate labs to develop innovative solutions for technological and lifestyle problems facing society and jumpstart future industries.

Located close to Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) biomedical sciences research institutes at Biopolis, Fusionopolis is able to pave the way for multidisciplinary research. This hub will also be a home to Singapore’s various development public agencies such as the Media Development Authority, Economic Development Board and SPRING Singapore.

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One exciting stop at the Fusionopolis tour is The FusionWorld which offers a dynamic and interactive showcase of award-winning inventions and cutting-edge prototypes from A*STAR’s research teams. Other fascinations include the Fish Activity Monitoring technology that ensures water quality by monitoring population of live fish, and the Visualisation Centre of the Institute of High Performance Computing that features a high-resolution 3D display for scientific and medical data visualisation and product evaluation

The Gardens by the Bay (GB) is a project by the National Parks Board (NParks) that realises this paradigm shift; as Singapore enters into its next phase of development.  GB will be a premier development leading this new phase, positioned to the best international standards and applying cutting-edge innovations in environmentally- friendly technology, sustainable natural resource management and other aspects. It will be a gem on the "necklace of attractions" at Marina Bay to boost Singapore's international attractiveness as a place to live, work and play.  Occupying 101 hectares of prime land by the water and will become part of Marina Bay. Situated at the heart of Singapore’s next phase of development as a global city, the Gardens is an integral part of Singapore’s “City in a Garden” vision in which the island-state is woven into a green and floral tapestry.

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Tour 2 - Ulu Pandan NEWater plant & WaterHub

Take the opportunity to visit the Membrane Bioreactor Plant at Ulu Pandan to learn about the production of NEWater, Singapore’s own brand of high-grade reclaimed water. The Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant is the biggest NEWater plant in Singapore.  Developed under a Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) arrangement with a Singapore water company, Keppel Seghers NEWater Development Company Pte Ltd, it can produce 148,000m3/d or 32 mgd.

WaterHub is more than just a training facility. It is a centre where partners and stakeholders in water can engage one another actively by bringing technology, learning and networking under one roof. WaterHub attracts both local and international partners to set up research institutes, regional offices and collaborate on training tie-ups to benefit the water industry. It also provide a one-stop platform for partners to leverage on PUB’s networks of academia, research institutes, international organisations and aid agencies from around the world.

Learn about the advanced analytical and applied research work at the Centre for Advanced Water Technology, the R&D arm that supports the research and development operations of PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, and the local water industry.

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Tour 3 - Tuas South Incineration Plant, ECO SWM Sludge Treatment Plant and Singspring Desalination Plant

The Tuas South Incineration Plant is the fourth and largest refuse incineration plant in Singapore. Built at a cost of S$890 million and completed in June 2000, this plant was designed to incinerate 3,000 tonnes of refuse daily. Sited on a 10.5-hectare reclaimed land, the plant enables all combustible waste generated in Singapore to be disposed off by incineration.

In land scarce Singapore, the disposal of sludge from the treatment of municipal used water poses significant challenges. The ECO SWM Sludge Treatment Plant is another step forward in our search for innovative and sustainable ways to dispose sludge and manage our water resources.  This plant uses advanced dehydration and incineration technology that allows the use of less carbon intensive fuel, promotes renewable energy and reduces emission of Green House Gases. It has a capacity of some 750 tonnes per day to handle all the sludge from Singapore’s water reclamation plants.

Explore the SingSpring Desalination Plant - Singapore's first seawater desalination plant. Owned and operated by SingSpring Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of CitySpring Infrastructure Trust, the plant can produce 30 million gallons (136,000 cubic metres) of water a day, and is one of the largest seawater reverse-osmosis plants in the region

Like its predecessor NEWater, desalinated water is the result of PUB's continued investments in water technologies and research. Recent advancements in technology and cheaper membrane prices have made desalinated water another viable source of water supply for Singapore.

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Tour 4 - NEWater Visitor Centre & Changi Water Reclamation Plant

NEWater is Singapore’s third national tap and its own brand of high-grade reclaimed water. This ultra-clean water is produced from treated used water that is purified further using advanced membrane technologies, making it safe to drink. At the NEWater Visitor Centre, you can expect more fun-filled activities and interactive exhibits letting you journey through the exciting Singapore water story.

The latest addition to Singapore’s sustainable water infrastructure is the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, one of the largest such facility in the world. Located at the eastern edge of Singapore, the plant is mainly covered and stacked for maximum compactness - taking up only 32 hectares, which is less than a third of land area needed for a conventional layout.

The Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) comprises a 48-km north tunnel stretching from Kranji to Changi, the Changi Water Reclamation Plant with a capacity of 176 million gallons (800,000 cubic metres) per day and twin 5-km sea outfalls, and some 60 km of link sewers, that was conceived as Singapore’s long-term solution for used water collection, treatment and disposal.

Be among the first few to explore this unique project as it will be officially opened only during Singapore International Water Week 2009 in June.

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Tour 5 - Semakau Landfill

Located 8 kilometers south of Singapore's mainland and with an area of 350 hectares, the Semakau Landfill, is a unique offshore landfill created entirely from the sea space at a cost of S$610 million. Semakau Landfill is an ingenious engineering solution that helps contain all wastes within the landfill area to protect the surrounding waters from pollution.  Do not miss this golden opportunity to learn more about this unique environmental wonder.

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Tour 6 - Chestnut Avenue Waterworks and Singapore City Gallery

The Chestnut Avenue Waterworks is the first membrane water treatment plant in Singapore. The waterworks comprises two separate yet interconnected treatment plants. The first is a conventional water treatment plant while the second is an immersed ultra-filtration membrane plant. Commissioned in 2003, the ultra-filtration membrane plant was constructed to increase the treatment capacity of the waterworks and to produce portable water of high quality.

Drop by Singapore City Gallery and catch the stunning bird’s eye view of Singapore’s central area. Also, see the fascinating 11 by 11 metre architectural model, the only one of its kind in the world. Spread over two levels, Singapore City Gallery is Singapore’s version of a city exhibition that captures our planning efforts in a nutshell.

The Organiser reserves the right to change the tour itinerary by way of notice to the participants.