Gorgeous waterfront scenery @ KALLANG - Page 6

babystan03 · May 14th, 2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hyacinthus

first of all, some developer has to recognise the potential of it first.

Yeah....I supposed they have to wait for the circle line to finish b4 they could plan anything....

babystan03 · May 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM

I think I would go Costa Rhu for pictures next time.....

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1.../DSC_0026s.jpg

Last graph....

babystan03 · May 29th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Would you like a park like that??

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babystan03 · May 30th, 2006, 03:23 AM

Hmm....seem like the flat will offer a good view of the city too....

Skyscrapers "communicating" with the moon
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2.

babystan03 · May 30th, 2006, 03:47 AM

Beach Road

Marina

Equals

babystan03 · May 30th, 2006, 05:38 AM

May 30, 2006
$23m set aside for first phase of river, reservoir upgrading

By Radha Basu

SINGAPORE'S sleepy rivers and reservoirs are to get a multi- million-dollar makeover to make them buzz with watersports and other recreational activities.

Boardwalks, riverfront viewing galleries and lush layers of green will beautify most of Singapore's 14 reservoirs and 32 rivers as part of the Public Utilities Board's Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters (ABC) programme.

In the first phase of the project, the PUB will spend $23 million over the next two years to upgrade Bedok and MacRitchie reservoirs and a stretch of Kallang River at Kolam Ayer, the PUB said yesterday.

NEW-LOOK WATERS: Kallang River will be spruced up with more greenery along the water's edge, and 'floating decks' will be installed for the public to stand on and enjoy the view. -- NATIONAL PARKS BOARD

Other water bodies earmarked for development at a later stage include Pandan Reservoir, Jurong Lake, Sungei Punggol, Sungei Serangoon and Sungei Bedok. Funds for the subsequent phases of the programme will be announced later.

At a seminar yesterday, PUB chief executive Khoo Teng Chye urged design, landscape and property management companies to offer proposals to 'better integrate water bodies into the urban landscape'.

The PUB will amend the current codes of practice for drainage to allow builders more leeway to make creative use of water in urban design.

'As long as the drainage needs are fulfilled, building professionals will be free to develop ideas that are creative,' said Mr Khoo. Details of the amendments will be released later.

Some creative ideas that are already part of the Singapore landscape include fountains that add life to a stagnant monsoon drain on the Temasek Polytechnic campus, and the use of mangroves to beautify the concrete banks of Sungei Api Api in Pasir Ris.

The PUB will also marshal the services of private consultants, and other government agencies such as the National Parks Board (NParks) and Housing & Development Board, to help flesh out some of the beautification plans.

Yesterday, it appointed private consultants CH2M Hill and CPG Consultants to devise and implement beautification projects in the central and eastern catchment areas.

One of the biggest projects on the drawing board is based on the Kallang River Masterplan, which seeks to transform the face of Singapore's longest river.

The project was conceived by the NParks as part of an inter-agency endeavour to make Singapore clean and green. The 10km river has been divided into three zones, each of which will have a different landscaping theme, said NParks landscape architect Damian Tang.

The historic downtown Kampong Bugis area, where the river meets the sea, could be the focus of riverside heritage walks in which visitors relive the experience of the Biduanda Orang Kallang, an indigenous fishing community that occupied the area in the 18th century.

Other parts of the river bank may be decked in greenery, or transformed into trendy waterside eateries. CH2M Hill will study the masterplan to see how best to implement it.

Water bodies on Singapore's north-east eastern shores are also in for a transformation.

CPG Consultants is working on plans to dam the lower courses of the Punggol and Serangoon rivers and form an interconnected 10km-long waterway, said executive vice-president Peter How.

'The plan is to develop watersports and other recreational activities in the area,' he said.

Copyright © 2006 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

redstone · May 30th, 2006, 02:35 PM

The upper stretch of Kallang River is badly in need of upgrading. The upper stretch when it reaches Bishan is just a huge drain.

RafflesCity · May 30th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Stunning!

The buildings look so white!

babystan03 · May 30th, 2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RafflesCity

Stunning!

The buildings look so white!

Thanks....the wonders of Nikkor 18-200mm lens....

babystan03 · June 1st, 2006, 06:11 AM

Calmness.....

babystan03 · June 4th, 2006, 10:02 AM

Another view from the same angle

RafflesCity · June 4th, 2006, 02:41 PM

It does look really calm indeed!

babystan03 · June 4th, 2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RafflesCity

It does look really calm indeed!

It is.....

Although it'll be rather exciting in July and August with all the fireworks....

RafflesCity · June 4th, 2006, 02:48 PM

yup...quite a lot of vantage points for that

babystan03 · June 10th, 2006, 05:05 AM

Tanjong Rhu Condo

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2. The Great wall of Tanjong Rhu....

babystan03 · June 10th, 2006, 05:10 AM

The stadium spotlights seem to disturb the colours in the water....

babystan03 · July 21st, 2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by babystan03

Singapore skyline from Kallang

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babystan03 · July 21st, 2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babystan03

Singapore skyline from Kallang

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RafflesCity · August 10th, 2006, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the pics...you have amassed the most comprehensive collection of Kallang shots!

that restaurant is definitely one of the night landmarks in the area

Mosaic · August 10th, 2006, 06:23 AM

I am impressed with these pics, Singapore at night is really spectacular.

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May 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#102
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	I think I would go Costa Rhu for pictures next time..... http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1.../DSC_0026s.jpg Last graph....

May 29th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#103
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Would you like a park like that?? 1. 2. 3.

May 30th, 2006, 03:23 AM	#104
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Hmm....seem like the flat will offer a good view of the city too.... Skyscrapers "communicating" with the moon 1. 2.

May 30th, 2006, 05:38 AM	#106
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	May 30, 2006 $23m set aside for first phase of river, reservoir upgrading By Radha Basu SINGAPORE'S sleepy rivers and reservoirs are to get a multi- million-dollar makeover to make them buzz with watersports and other recreational activities. Boardwalks, riverfront viewing galleries and lush layers of green will beautify most of Singapore's 14 reservoirs and 32 rivers as part of the Public Utilities Board's Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters (ABC) programme. In the first phase of the project, the PUB will spend $23 million over the next two years to upgrade Bedok and MacRitchie reservoirs and a stretch of Kallang River at Kolam Ayer, the PUB said yesterday. NEW-LOOK WATERS: Kallang River will be spruced up with more greenery along the water's edge, and 'floating decks' will be installed for the public to stand on and enjoy the view. -- NATIONAL PARKS BOARD Other water bodies earmarked for development at a later stage include Pandan Reservoir, Jurong Lake, Sungei Punggol, Sungei Serangoon and Sungei Bedok. Funds for the subsequent phases of the programme will be announced later. At a seminar yesterday, PUB chief executive Khoo Teng Chye urged design, landscape and property management companies to offer proposals to 'better integrate water bodies into the urban landscape'. The PUB will amend the current codes of practice for drainage to allow builders more leeway to make creative use of water in urban design. 'As long as the drainage needs are fulfilled, building professionals will be free to develop ideas that are creative,' said Mr Khoo. Details of the amendments will be released later. Some creative ideas that are already part of the Singapore landscape include fountains that add life to a stagnant monsoon drain on the Temasek Polytechnic campus, and the use of mangroves to beautify the concrete banks of Sungei Api Api in Pasir Ris. The PUB will also marshal the services of private consultants, and other government agencies such as the National Parks Board (NParks) and Housing & Development Board, to help flesh out some of the beautification plans. Yesterday, it appointed private consultants CH2M Hill and CPG Consultants to devise and implement beautification projects in the central and eastern catchment areas. One of the biggest projects on the drawing board is based on the Kallang River Masterplan, which seeks to transform the face of Singapore's longest river. The project was conceived by the NParks as part of an inter-agency endeavour to make Singapore clean and green. The 10km river has been divided into three zones, each of which will have a different landscaping theme, said NParks landscape architect Damian Tang. The historic downtown Kampong Bugis area, where the river meets the sea, could be the focus of riverside heritage walks in which visitors relive the experience of the Biduanda Orang Kallang, an indigenous fishing community that occupied the area in the 18th century. Other parts of the river bank may be decked in greenery, or transformed into trendy waterside eateries. CH2M Hill will study the masterplan to see how best to implement it. Water bodies on Singapore's north-east eastern shores are also in for a transformation. CPG Consultants is working on plans to dam the lower courses of the Punggol and Serangoon rivers and form an interconnected 10km-long waterway, said executive vice-president Peter How. 'The plan is to develop watersports and other recreational activities in the area,' he said. Copyright © 2006 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

May 30th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#108
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 1	Stunning! The buildings look so white!

June 1st, 2006, 06:11 AM	#110
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Calmness.....

June 4th, 2006, 10:02 AM	#111
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Another view from the same angle

June 4th, 2006, 02:41 PM	#112
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 1	It does look really calm indeed!

June 4th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#114
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 1	yup...quite a lot of vantage points for that

June 10th, 2006, 05:05 AM	#115
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	Tanjong Rhu Condo 1. 2. The Great wall of Tanjong Rhu....

June 10th, 2006, 05:10 AM	#116
babystan03 More excitment ahead!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 17,790 Likes (Received): 0	The stadium spotlights seem to disturb the colours in the water....

August 10th, 2006, 06:21 AM	#119
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 1	Thanks for the pics...you have amassed the most comprehensive collection of Kallang shots! that restaurant is definitely one of the night landmarks in the area

August 10th, 2006, 06:23 AM	#120
Mosaic BANGKOK Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangkok Posts: 13,127 Likes (Received): 1	I am impressed with these pics, Singapore at night is really spectacular.