any sailboater in yishun

[charlessito]

any bro doing rc sailing in yishun area near the lower seletar reservoir? want to find out more before taking up this hobby.

[koon]

Hi..you have to wait till March next year before you can sail at lower seletar rev.

[charlessito]

is it? i thought sail boat wont do any harm to the water? no oil spil or whateverso right?

[koon]

Spoken to PUB officer before,their primary concern is safety,no boating until they build the proper launching place.. likely to be ready by early next year.

[Adrianli]

is it? i thought sail boat wont do any harm to the water? no oil spil or whateverso right?

It has nothing to do with boating, they are concerned of small kids seeing adult play boat there. Then they bring their own little boat also. Not knowing the danger, they enter the water to launch or retrieve the boat, they drown, someone's arse gona split. So they wouldnt want their arse split 1st.

There is no way u can out speak them. Let them build a proper one and we can have our fun.


In the mean time, come to marina reservoir to play. I run my boats there in the recent weeks after checking that it is already freshwater.

[pai]

Adrianli

Marina Reservoir? Where is it bro? Is the place where you maiden your boat that Saturday?

[Adrianli]

Marina Reservoir? Where is it bro? Is the place where you maiden your boat that Saturday?

Yes, that whole place is called Marina Reservoir.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Reservoir

http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1388_2008-11-22.html

Marina Reservoir
By Chew, Valerie written on 2008-11-10
National Library Board Singapore

Comments on article: InfopediaTalk



Marina Reservoir was officially opened on 31 October 2008. It was created with the completion of Marina Barrage, a low-level dam built across Marina Channel to separate the water in Marina Basin from the seawater. Managed by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), it is Singapore's 15th reservoir and first city reservoir. Its 10,000-hectare catchment is the largest of all the reservoir catchments. However, water in the reservoir will not enter Singapore's water supply system until the existing seawater is completely flushed out in one to two years' time.

History
The idea of building the reservoir came from Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew when he was prime minister of Singapore. In the 1987 documentary titled River Reborn, which examined the government's efforts to clean up Singapore River and Kallang River, Lee spoke about his vision of putting a barrage at the mouth of Marina Channel to create a massive freshwater lake. This had come at the end of the government's ten-year drive to clean up the rivers, which were by then so clean that fish had returned. Lee believed that there could be breakthroughs in anti-pollution and filtration technologies in 20 years' time that would make his vision feasible.

In 2004, after years of studying Lee's idea, the government called a tender for the building of the barrage and reservoir. Local contractor Koh Brothers won the contract and commenced construction in early 2005.

Description
With a catchment that is about one-sixth of Singapore's total land area, Marina Reservoir plays an important role in helping Singapore to achieve self-sufficiency in its water supply by 2061, when the country's water agreements with Malaysia expire. The water in the reservoir is currently a mixture of seawater and freshwater, but the seawater will be flushed out into the sea gradually as more rainwater fills the reservoir. When the water becomes entirely freshwater by 2010 or 2011, it will be piped to water treatment plants where it will be processed into potable water. PUB has estimated that the reservoir will be able to meet more than 10% of Singapore's current water demand.

Surface water from major waterways such as Singapore River, Kallang River and Rochor Canal flows into the reservoir. Because of the huge size of its catchment, it will not be able to store all the water supplied by its upstream waterways. However, instead of going to waste, the excess water will be channelled to Upper Peirce Reservoir for storage.

In addition to augmenting Singapore's domestic water supply, Marina Reservoir serves as a new lifestyle attraction and enhances the vibrancy of the city. With the water in the reservoir kept at a constant level, a wide range of water sports such as kayaking, sailing and waterskiing can take place here all year round. The reservoir also provides a scenic backdrop for recreational activities on land, including picnics and cultural performances. Other attractions in the area include the Marina Barrage Visitor Centre and the pedestrian bridge that allows visitors to walk from one end of the barrage to the other.

Managing Pollution
The Marina catchment is not only the largest, but it is also the most urbanised. It covers an extensive area that includes residential, industrial and commercial hubs such as Ang Mo Kio, Queenstown, Eunos and the central business district. This means that more effort will be needed to minimise upstream pollution and ensure that the water that drains into the reservoir is clean.

To this end, PUB has tapped the expertise of Dutch consulting firm Delft Hydraulics, a well-known name in the water industry. In June 2006, Delft won a S$4.8-million government contract that required it to develop water quality and operational management tools for the reservoir and its catchment, among other things.

Timeline
1987 : Lee mooted the idea of creating a freshwater reservoir at the Marina area.
1998 : Then Ministry of the Environment, now known as the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, said that it was studying the idea.
Jun 2004 : PUB called an open tender for the construction of the reservoir and barrage.
Oct 2004 : Tender closed. Nine groups submitted 48 proposals.
Nov 2004 : Tender was awarded to Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd for S$226 million.
22 Mar 2005 : A ground-breaking ceremony was held to mark the official start of construction. Lee officiated at the event.
31 Oct 2008 : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially opened the reservoir and barrage.



Author
Valerie Chew

[charlessito]

wa so many rules ah ,guess I have to put aside first then.thanks

[pai]

Adrianli

Thanks for infos bro.

[edmorales]

any bro doing rc sailing in yishun area near the lower seletar reservoir? want to find out more before taking up this hobby.

visit http://asia.groups.yahoo.com/group/rcsailingsingapore/

[Blackite207]

Regardless of where you sail, fly or run, there are rules to abide by. This is not to dampen your spirits or reduce your enjoyment but to keep the hobby safe and organized. It is also to keep in check undesirable individules who think that they can do whatever they like at the expense of others.

I have seen too many flying and boating sites being withdrawn from use just because on a few idoits who act irresponsibily.

[charlessito]

i used to fly heli and plane and I totally agreed with you on that .it need just one fools to get all of us in trouble. I guess I have to wait and see .

[Leo]

Spoken to PUB officer before,their primary concern is safety,no boating until they build the proper launching place.. likely to be ready by early next year.

Is it the place just next to the MRT track? Don't seem to see how to park the car along the road? Very far away from the car park near the stadium.

[koon]

Is it the place just next to the MRT track? Don't seem to see how to park the car along the road? Very far away from the car park near the stadium.

last year when minister of health Mr.Khaw Boon Wan visited the revservoir he said the same thing too

Adrainli told me they are building one near the site ard 80 lot soon

[tampines flyer]

ai yah now days govt on buget lah trying to cut $.btw the bedok reservoir muti story cpk is free on sun n pub holiday if i not wrong.hope tat can save buget too lol