Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must help

[Leepotism]

Long term flood control plan in pipeline
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Singapore is now at a point where it needs to embark on decades long plan for flood control infrastructure.

This is the assessment by Environment and Water Resources Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

He said measures undertaken in the 1960s and 1970s have succeeded in easing the threat of prolonged floods, but events of the last few years have highlighted the need to improve infrastructure to cope with flash floods.

Dr Balakrishnan disclosed that in addition to reviewing the drainage system, the national water agency PUB has also commissioned an independent study to assess the possibility of a new diversionary canal off the Stamford Canal in Orchard Road, as well as a new retention pond in the same area.

But such projects are likely be costly and will have to be weighed against benefits.

But beyond building bigger drains and deploying better technology, Dr Balakrishnan said the public must also be seen as part of the solution.

This means taking their feedback and complaints seriously and encouraging them to post updates on flash floods.

He added that the volatile weather causing flash floods today can just as well result in droughts in the near future, and his greater concern is Singapore's long term water security.

The way he intends to manage this is to design a infrastructure that can be used for flood as well as drought control.

The Marina Barrage for instance flushes out rain water during a storm, while keeping it in the Marina Reservoir during a dry spell.

 

[Leepotism]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

where's VB?



WHERE N WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR 300+++
MILLIONS???????????

"once in 50yrs" and no amount of engineering (as per the old one) so why is he contradicting lky?


flood= another HUAT HUAT opportunity for VB

Now he is not even willing to spend $30 million to solve flood problem. What a jiak liow bee.

 

[lianbeng]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

lianbeng asks vv the gu-niang mini-star, "5 decades enuf?"

 

[Windsor]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

"But beyond building bigger drains and deploying better technology, Dr Balakrishnan said the public must also be seen as part of the solution."

The MIW Government must also be seen as a major part of the problem!!

 

[Glaringly]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

The way he intends to manage this is to design a infrastructure that can be used for flood as well as drought control.

The Marina Barrage for instance flushes out rain water during a storm, while keeping it in the Marina Reservoir during a dry spell.

What he means is, the Marina Barrage is a brilliant idea that can be used for flood and drought control.

Ok, now let's bulid more CBs around the island and maybe next to your pigeon holes estate.

 

[streetsmart73]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

hi there


1. wow! perhaps it shall take another 50 years to solve the "water water everywhere" issue leh!
2. why are sheep paying skyhigh things to some sheep that provides lip service that even kids can do it?
3. elite sheep is equally clueless & helpless!

 

[zeddy]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

Yaacult said Every Once in 50 Years Flood...

Sissy Vivian said Decades to Solve Flood Problems...

Then What The F*ck Are They Paid Millions Every Year For..??? :*:

:oIo: :oIo: :oIo:

 

[congo9]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

[What happen to their swagger and arrogance ?

Now we are part of solution ?? Didn't LAU GOH say that we are much inferior compared to Japanese ?

 

[Conqueror]

Re: Vivian says it will take decades to solve flood problems, meanwhile public must h

"But beyond building bigger drains and deploying better technology, Dr Balakrishnan said the public must also be seen as part of the solution."

The MIW Government must also be seen as a major part of the problem!!

He meant was that the introduction of FTs to Sinkingland is a big problem and they did not anticipate it. So, now, it is our problem.