Sengkang Floating Wetland
International Case Study CPG Consultants + Singapore National Water Agency Punggol Reservoir, Singapore
Above Photo: Diagram of Sengkang Floating Wetland shows recreation and connectivity of the system. [Kaie Kuldkepp]
Left Photo: The Sengkang Floating Wetland functions not only as a water treatment system but also as an interactive community space. [www.cpgcorp.com.sg/CPGC/Project/Project_ Details?ProjectID=1296]
Sengkang Floating Wetland, half the size of a football field, is the largest
man-made floating wetland in Singapore, and possibly the world. The Sengkang Wetland was developed by Singapore’s National Water Agency as part of their Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters Programme (ABC) which aims to improve the quality of water and life and bring water and nature closer to the residents. The Water Agency has developed ABC Waters Design Guidelines which set the reference for design considerations, process, construction, and maintenance. [www.pub.gov.sg]
The Sengkang wetland is a natural habitat for fish and birds and home to about 18 wetland plant species. [www.pub.gov.sg] The wetland system maximizes the surface area for microbial growth and grows both terrestrial and aquatic plants. It requires minimal infrastructure and maintenance. [www.biohavenenvironmental.com] The constructed wetland grows plants on floating mats where roots clean the water in the reservoir by taking up nutrients from the water through microorganisms that break down pollutants. The plants beautify the wetland and also provide shelter and food for animals in and around the reservoir. [www.abcwaterslearningtrails.sg]
Since the completion of the wetland, more birds and dragonflies were noticed to be attracted in the area [www.simplygreen.com.sg/sengkang.html]
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