After the summer break, the SIWWDIARY.com student project team – Black & Veatch, PUB and Ngee Ann Poly – got together to review the 105 posts from students covering events during SIWW 2010. We sat down and reflected on some of the great contributions from the students. From otters to flying kites to talking toilets …
An environmental maven and an inspiring figure: Jessica Cheam is young, sharp, stylish and trailblazing. She’d be the perfect person to recognize the endeavour, enthusiasm and budding professionalism of the students who contributed to SIWWDIARY.com, wouldn’t she? That’s what the comms team at PUB and Black & Veatch thought…but we didn’t think she’d actually agree …
On Tuesday, Jul 27 2010, my colleague Paul Ramani and I went down to Marina Barrage with three students to receive a certificate of appreciation for Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s participation in the Singapore International Water Week 2010. It was a culmination of months of hard work, planning, teeth-gnashing, nagging, marshalling and worrying. Our News Writing …
Thanks to all of the contributors who shared the titles of their favorite water songs. Attached is a list of all the songs, sorted into the following categories: Water, Rain/Storm, River/Ocean and Miscellaneous Suggestions. Click below for the full list: Water Songs List Posted by Constance Ward
“That way, that Sunday, that summer”, timeless lyrics from Nat King Cole’s famous song “That Sunday, that summer”, sung in 1963, never fails to bring back memories of summer dalliances, summer romances, that familiar palpitating feeling in your chest that goes “thump, thump, thump”, the way your hands get clammy and your throat turns dry …
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 …
B&V's Ian Kirkaldy, Chair of the ICE London Water Panel, will monitor the SUDS debate tomorrow. More info: http://t.co/wHOtFrf30F BNEF sees slow growth through 2015, then an upsurge in smart water meters as prices, replacement cycles spur market. http://t.co/goB8W6jV8B B&V's Siobhan Gilley takes a leap for charity. Skydiving to raise funds for @WaterAidUK and @Thames4WaterAid http://t.co/yazLarvyyB
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