When it rained heavily during the monsoon season, our islanders had one great fear: flood.
Unlike Singapore today, which has a sophisticated and well-planned drainage system to prevent heavy flooding, people living in Singapore in the 1950s and early sixties were less fortunate. Those who lived in kampongs were particularly hard hit during floods.
The Joint Committee on Flood Alleviation was formed in 1951 to tackle the common rural problem of flooding, by improving the drainage system.
Through sustained efforts, the extent of flood-prone areas in Singapore has been reduced from 3178 hectares in the 1970s to only about 66 hectares now.
Unlike Singapore today, which has a sophisticated and well-planned drainage system to prevent heavy flooding, people living in Singapore in the 1950s and early sixties were less fortunate. Those who lived in kampongs were particularly hard hit during floods.
The Joint Committee on Flood Alleviation was formed in 1951 to tackle the common rural problem of flooding, by improving the drainage system.
Through sustained efforts, the extent of flood-prone areas in Singapore has been reduced from 3178 hectares in the 1970s to only about 66 hectares now.
Making Progress
We continue to reduce the flood-prone areas through improving our drainage system. Some of our achievements are illustrated below:
After :P
Historically an important waterway and the main corridor of business activities for many decades. The river became heavily polluted from extensive business activities in and around the river until it was 'reborn' in 1987 after a massive clean-up of the river.
As we enter a new era, Singapore River will be transformed into a venue for recreational and cultural activities by the 21st century.
An essential feature of the Singapore River Development Plan was the reconstruction of the century-old river walls into strong embankment structures on deep-seated foundations. The Public Utilities Board commenced work to reconstruct the riverwalls at an estimated project cost of $140 million. The work started in 1992 and is completed in 1998.
The area around the Singapore River are now provided with an enlarged drainage outlet and stronger embankments to support riverfront developments.
This main drainage artery serves the Geylang area and the Tanjong Katong drainage catchment. The Public Utilities Board spent some $41 million with the primary objective of alleviating the severe flood situation in the area. In return, the area was protected by a bigger and sturdier structure. As a bonus, the river was turned into a clean and aesthetic waterway
Geylang River transformed into a clean and aestheic waterway.
This main drainage artery serves the Geylang area and the Tanjong Katong drainage catchment. The Public Utilities Board spent some $41 million with the primary objective of alleviating the severe flood situation in the area. In return, the area was protected by a bigger and sturdier structure. As a bonus, the river was turned into a clean and aesthetic waterway
Geylang River transformed into a clean and aestheic waterway.
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