There was a little unexpected drama at Singapore Water Association’s booth yesterday morning.  All in a good cause.

A modest ceremony marked the donation of S$25,000 to the Singapore Water Association (SWA) by Mr Len Rodman, Black & Veatch’s Chairman, President and CEO. The donation is funded through Black & Veatch’s Building a World of Difference Foundation.

Sembcorp’s Group President and CEO, Mr. Tang Kin Fei, was on hand to receive the donation in his role as President of the SWA.  In a surprise move Mr. Rodman had upped the original intended sum. Moved by the donation, Mr. Tang also revealed that he intended to match the B&V donation.  That would bring the total donation to the Singapore Water Association to S$50,000.

Senior representatives from SWA, PUB and Black & Veatch

It is envisaged that the money will help go toward the further development of the Singapore Water Association’s Emergency Resource Group.  The Emergency Resource Group was set-up as a joint initiative between PUB, Black & Veatch and other SWA members earlier this year.  The Group will help prepare and better-equip water professionals in Singapore to contribute knowledge and provide resource to communities across Asia Pacific in times of emergency.

Posted by Keith Morrison and Bruce Cooley