Community Partners: People’s Association, Love Cycling SG, Outward Bound Singapore, Greendale Secondary School, Singapore Scouts Association and Singapore Canoe Federation
Punggol Waterway is Singapore’s longest man-made waterway. The 4.2km-long waterway connects Punggol Reservoir to Serangoon Reservoir, while treating visitors to a glimpse of Punggol’s old charm and heritage.
Officially opened on 23 Oct 2011, My Waterway @ Punggol has pedestrian and cycling paths on both banks and viewing platforms for visitors to enjoy the scenic views. The five bridges each offer a different perspective of Punggol, bringing visitors closer to the waterscape. Set amidst lush greenery, the space also has exercise and water-play areas for leisure activities.
The waterway combines a series of eco-features to naturally cleanse water naturally before it reaches the waterway. For example, eco-drains, or shallow drains made of gravel are found on both banks – where surface run-off water is filtered through the gravel layers. In addition, there are about 15 types of water plants on the waterway slopes to cleanse surface run-off.
Visitors will also notice mangroves at the Eastern end of Punggol Waterway. Mangroves help enhance water quality by absorbing nitrates and phosphates, thus decreasing and regulating algae growth in the water. This in turn promotes biodiversity, ensuring a safe haven for birds, monitor lizards and mudskippers to thrive in.
For Singapore World Water Day 2012 on 24 March, come join us for a 2.4km Walk for Water and enjoy the sights of Punggol Waterway! To register, contact Punggol West Constituency Office.
World Water Day @ Punggol Waterway was held on 24 March 2012 from 7.30am to 10am. It was graced with the presence of Guest of Honour Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister. Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs. MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC. Adviser to Pasir Ris-Punggol GROs. The Programmes included a flag off of cyclist and brisk walkers for a distance of 2.4 km and 6 km routes.
