Singapore is known to be full of amazing sites to see and endless activities to enjoy. The latest addition in downtown Singapore is the Marina Barrage, which makes another tourist attraction. The article deals with this novel icon of Singapore in detail.
Details of the Marina Barrage
The Marina barrage is a dam which has been constructed built across the Marina Channel between the reclaimed lands of Marina East and Marina South. Officially opened on November1, 2008, the Marina Barrage is the 15th reservoir of Singapore and the first situated in the heart of the city. The Marina catchment consists of 10,000 hectares of catchment area that makes it the largest and most urbanized area of Singapore.
An award winning project
What adds more value to this project is that the Marina Barrage has been awarded with the Superior achievement award at the AAEE (American Academy of Environmental Engineers) Annual Awards Luncheon held in Washington, DC, USA. Beating all the other 33 entries, Marina barrage has bagged the highest honour of the competition.
The latest destination for water-based activities
The Marina Barrage has been structured in a way to provide flood control by changing the tide flow into the barrage. Since the water in the Marina Basin is unaffected by the tides, its water level is made to remain constant throughout the year round. Besides providing water supply, controlling flood, the Marina Barrage is also a new lifestyle tourist attraction. Open for viewing 24/7, the place is just ideal to have all kinds of recreational activities like boating, kayaking and windsurfing.
Include this reservoir in your must-visit list
When you are planning a trip to Singapore, make a must-to-do list so that you do not miss a place like Marina Barrage. If you are visiting the place during travel season, you might get to see a huge crowd. So it is better to book a good Singapore hotel in advance to have a comfortable stay.
Many people might not know this latest addition in Singapore attractions. So make a list of to-do things after surfing the internet and include this colossal architectural masterpiece. This new water reservoir of Singapore is quite different from the conventional nature-themed reservoirs.
A visit to this urban reservoir and you are sure to appreciate the technology used. Walk around the barrage’s vast compounds and see this stunning engineering equipment. The gallery there makes you understand how the barrage ingeniously prevents flooding to the city’s low-lying areas. Above all, you can also enjoy the breath-taking surroundings and sweeping city skyline while standing atop the green roof.