Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951
Phone : +65 6514 5959
For a dose of education mixed with fun in the sun and recreation on the water, the Marina Barrage gives you all that and more.
In Singapore, even something as mundane as a dam can be turned into a hotspot for recreational activities. Built across the mouth of the 350-metre wide Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates the country’s 15th reservoir, supplying around 10 per cent of the nation’s water needs.
As the water in the reservoir remains calm all year around, it’s ideal for some soaking wet fun, whether it’s kayaking or for the more team-spirited, a dragon boat race. If water sports is not your thing, then head to the rooftop of the barrage, which boasts a green space that’s popular for flying a kite, or just to chill out with the family.
The Marina Barrage also plays an important part in helping to alleviate flooding in some of the lower lying areas of the island. During periods of heavy rain, a series of nine gates at the dam will be opened to release excess storm water into the sea when the tide is low. When it’s high tide, giant pumps that are capable of pumping an Olympic-sized swimming pool per minute whirr into action, draining water into the sea.
The facility is also a showcase for Singapore’s push to be a greener country. The Solar Park, for instance, features one of the largest collections of solar panels in Singapore, with over 400 panels providing electricity needed for lighting at the barrage during the day.
Those want to find out more about the country’s efforts to go green can head to the Sustainable Singapore Gallery, which illustrates environmental and water issues through interactive multi-media displays, exhibits and games.
Source : yoursingapore.com
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Opening hours : All day
Entry : Free
Getting there : MRT : 19 minutes walk from Bayfront Exit B
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