The Marina Barrage is a 350-meter wide dam that stretches across the Marina Channel linking reclaimed land Marina East & Marina South. Marina Barrage keeps the seawater out, making the Singapore River and Marina Bay/Basin a 10,000ha freshwater-catchment reservoir. Each of the nine hydraulic-operated crest gate of the dam is 28 meters tall, consisting of propeller pumps capable of pumping out excess water from the reservoir at a rate of 40m3/s.
This idea is conceived by the Minister Mentor of Singapore, 20 years ago. On 1st of November 2008, this idea is being translated into reality with a "3-in-1" benefit: (1) Water Supply, (2) Flood Control and (3) Lifestyle Attraction. As a "Water Supply" benefit, the Marina Basin contributes to Singapore's freshwater supply as the 15th catchment reservoir. As a "Flood Control" benefit, the Marina Barrage is part of a flood control scheme to alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas in the city such as Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar and Geylang. As a "Lifestyle Attraction" benefit, the Marina Basin allows recreational activities such as dragon-boating, windsurfing, kayaking, etc. Along with the Esplanade, Suntec-Marina precint and Singapore Flyer, the Marina Bay transforms into an all-round entertainment nexus especially after the completion of the Marina Bay Sands intergrated resort. A Double-Helix Bridge will eventually link the Singapore Flyer to the Marina Bay Sands.
I was delighted to visit the Marina Barrage during the wee hours of the morning to capture a few shots with my Panasonic Lumix-LX3. The raved LX3 is definitely capable of delivering very usable night-shots hand-held without tripod. The chilly sea-breeze and the starry dark sky gives the Marina Barrage a completely different experience that many never did. After all, it is impossible to visit the Barrage at such a time since there is no public transport/shuttle. So thanks Ahmed!
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This idea is conceived by the Minister Mentor of Singapore, 20 years ago. On 1st of November 2008, this idea is being translated into reality with a "3-in-1" benefit: (1) Water Supply, (2) Flood Control and (3) Lifestyle Attraction. As a "Water Supply" benefit, the Marina Basin contributes to Singapore's freshwater supply as the 15th catchment reservoir. As a "Flood Control" benefit, the Marina Barrage is part of a flood control scheme to alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas in the city such as Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar and Geylang. As a "Lifestyle Attraction" benefit, the Marina Basin allows recreational activities such as dragon-boating, windsurfing, kayaking, etc. Along with the Esplanade, Suntec-Marina precint and Singapore Flyer, the Marina Bay transforms into an all-round entertainment nexus especially after the completion of the Marina Bay Sands intergrated resort. A Double-Helix Bridge will eventually link the Singapore Flyer to the Marina Bay Sands.
I was delighted to visit the Marina Barrage during the wee hours of the morning to capture a few shots with my Panasonic Lumix-LX3. The raved LX3 is definitely capable of delivering very usable night-shots hand-held without tripod. The chilly sea-breeze and the starry dark sky gives the Marina Barrage a completely different experience that many never did. After all, it is impossible to visit the Barrage at such a time since there is no public transport/shuttle. So thanks Ahmed!
Shot exclusively handheld from the legendary Panasonic Lumix-LX3.
Photography by William Tan
©William Tan 2008
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Comments
no security guards around ar? the area open 24 hours?
there are security guards, but the area is accessible 24 hours. It is the interiors that cannot be accessed at such ghostly hour.