2009 News

SIWW 2009 E-newsletter

Issue 8 May / June 2009
Marina Barrage – A crown jewel in environmental engineering
Singapore’s Marina Barrage became only the second project outside the USA in the past decade to win the top award at the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) Excellence in Environmental Engineering Competition.

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Issue 7 / Apr 2009
Deep Tunnel Sewerage System clinches major award
Each year the announcement of winners of the Global Water Awards is awaited with bated breath. On 27 April 2009, industry players converged on Zurich, Switzerland, for the awards ceremony.

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Issue 6 / Mar 2009
Singapore's new energy-efficient drive to enhance water security
Singapore is exploring new avenues to come up with more energy-efficient methods to enhance water security, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Yaacob Ibrahim told delegates at the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul on March 20.

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Issue 5 / Feb 2009
Dutch environmental engineer wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009
Professor Gatze Lettinga from The Netherlands has been awarded this year’s Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for his environmentally-sustainable solution for the treatment of used water using anaerobic technology.

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Issue 4 / Jan 2009
Registration for Singapore International Water Week 2009 is now open
To help expand your market and prepare you for the next economic upturn, Singapore International Water Week 2009 offers a diverse mix of carefully planned programmes and an oasis of networking opportunities.

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Issue 3 / Dec 2008
Warm new year wishes from Singapore International
Water Week
An exciting and eventful new year awaits everyone involved in the Singapore International Water Week.

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Issue 2 / Oct 2008
Singapore opens Marina Barrage
Singapore’s global hydrohub aspirations have been given a major boost with the opening of Marina Barrage by its Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 31 October.

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Issue 1 / Sep 2008
Singapore International Water Week 2009 to scale
new heights
Singapore International Water Week 2009 got off to a rousing start at a cocktail reception on 26 September, as its organisers are gearing up for a bigger and better second Water Week.

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