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Govt recommends floodgates for flood-prone buildings in Orchard Rd
By Evelyn Lam and Sharon See | Posted: 19 July 2010 2001 hrs
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SINGAPORE : The government has recommended floodgates for buildings such as Liat Towers and Lucky Plaza that are vulnerable to floods.

Over at Wisma Atria, which already has such floodgates, staff are informed through SMS once the water level goes too high.

This allows them to shut the floodgates and keep the water out.

But such systems need to be customised based on the building's design.

It is estimated that it costs about $500,000 and takes at least a year to install. But it could be a faster solution than widening water channels.

"The overall intent, in terms of mitigation, is to try and enhance carrying capacity. To do that, it's not so straight forward. You have to factor in a lot of constraints; this is a built-up area," said Professor Chan Eng Soon, Dean of NUS Engineering Faculty. He is also the head of the PUB External Review Panel. - CNA /ls