The 2010 SIWW Appreciation Dinner was another great success! This year the event was held at the Marina Barrage. With a stunning view and an exceptional crowd, the attendees of the dinner were given one last chance to reflect back on the successes of this year’s event. James and I, the Black & Veatch Leadership …
When I first heard about the Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF) I was actually expecting a very dull and serious event due to the importance of water issues in Singapore. But after arriving, I was shocked to discover how fun and engaging the event was. Being targeted at youths, all the different stations and activities …
Millions die of water-related diseases. These include those under five, who could have a bright future. Does anyone care about them? Are we doing enough? I have attended the Asia Pacific Youth Water Forum. We were told how Singapore has progressed and how it is an essential to have clean drinkable water. This should be …
I must admit that it was rather daunting to know the fact that I was going to be sitting through an eight-hour long forum. However, to my utmost surprise, the Asia Pacific Youth Water Forum managed to engage me for the entire time with various influential public figures sharing interesting facts and solutions to the …
I went to the Singapore International Water Festival prepared for pitches on water conservation and appreciation, but was surprised when I saw sports activities, which I thought were not linked to water issues. After speaking to some of the people there, I learnt that structures such as the Marina Barrage can be beneficial not only …
Being at the Marina Barrage for the first time was an eye opener for me during the Singapore International Water Festival. I explored the six galleries at the Sustainable Singapore Gallery and one gallery that interested me was Gallery 4. I learnt how the Marina Barrage worked as a water supply and flood control area …
Before going to Marina Barrage for the Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF), I did some research regarding water conservation and management, mainly from the official Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) and Singapore International Water Festival website. From SIWF, in the Principal’s Message, nearly 3,000 students will be participating in this event. As my news angle …
At the SIWF, I was curious as to why students were walking around the barrage under the blazing sun, in traditional costumes that were not providing the slightest cool. I approached them. I found out that they were in the Water Walk. The student-initiated project’s main aim was actually to educate the public about how …
On Sunday, June 27, when I attended the Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF) at the Marina Barrage, I learnt so much more about water, and Singapore’s history with water. Water has been a big issue for this little red dot we call home, even in the past. Singapore has had problems with water sufficiency, water …
“What has shark conservation have to do with saving our precious resource, water?” That was the burning question in my head when Ms Rachael See, a volunteer from Dunman High School explained to me what her game station was about-Sharks. This happened at the Primary Schools Water Festival 2010, organised by Bukit View Primary School, …
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