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The Marina Barrage was built across the Marina Channel in Singapore to create the country's 15th reservoir and first within the city. It fulfills the vision of Lee Kuan Yew from nearly two decades ago. It serves as a source of freshwater for more than 10% of Singapore's demand as well as part of a flood control system, keeping out seawater with gates that release water into the sea during heavy rain. The constant water level also enables various recreational activities.

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Marina Barrage Done by : Wei Jie
About Marina Barrage Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore¡¯s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. With a catchment area of one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island¡¯s largest and most urbanised catchment. The Marina Barrage is the result of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew¡¯s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.
Water Supply The Marina Barrage is a dam built across the 350-metre wide?Marina Channel to keep out seawater, forming Singapore¡¯s first reservoir in the city and 15th reservoir. Marina Reservoir combines with the future Punggol and Serangoon reservoirs will increase Singapore¡¯s water catchment areas. As one of the pillars of local water supply, Marina Reservoir will meet more than 10% of Singapore¡¯s current water demand.
Flood Control The Marina Barrage is part of a comprehensive flood control scheme to alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas in the city such as Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar and Geylang. During heavy rain, the series of nine crest gates at the dam will be activated to release excess storm water into the sea when the tide is low. In the case of high tide, giant pumps which are capable of pumping an Olympics-size swimming pool per minute will drain excess storm water into the sea.
Lifestyle Attractions As the water in the Marina Basin is unaffected by the tides, its water level will be kept constant all year round. This is ideal for all kinds of recreational activities such as boating, windsurfing, kayaking and dragon boating etc.
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Marina barrage presentation

  • 1. Marina Barrage Done by : Wei Jie
  • 2. About Marina Barrage Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore¡¯s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. With a catchment area of one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island¡¯s largest and most urbanised catchment. The Marina Barrage is the result of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew¡¯s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.
  • 3. Water Supply The Marina Barrage is a dam built across the 350-metre wide?Marina Channel to keep out seawater, forming Singapore¡¯s first reservoir in the city and 15th reservoir. Marina Reservoir combines with the future Punggol and Serangoon reservoirs will increase Singapore¡¯s water catchment areas. As one of the pillars of local water supply, Marina Reservoir will meet more than 10% of Singapore¡¯s current water demand.
  • 4. Flood Control The Marina Barrage is part of a comprehensive flood control scheme to alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas in the city such as Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar and Geylang. During heavy rain, the series of nine crest gates at the dam will be activated to release excess storm water into the sea when the tide is low. In the case of high tide, giant pumps which are capable of pumping an Olympics-size swimming pool per minute will drain excess storm water into the sea.
  • 5. Lifestyle Attractions As the water in the Marina Basin is unaffected by the tides, its water level will be kept constant all year round. This is ideal for all kinds of recreational activities such as boating, windsurfing, kayaking and dragon boating etc.
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