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PUB, the national water agency, thanks Mr Syu Ying Kwok for his letter last Friday, 'After Marina Barrage, Tekong-Ubin reservoir'. The waterway between Pulau Ubin, Pulau Tekong and the mainland is a major shipping lane and there are currently no plans to convert it into a reservoir.
Mr Syu can be assured that PUB has put in place a long-term strategy to ensure a diversified and sustainable supply of water for Singapore. This is known as the Four National Taps, which are water from local catchment, imported water, Newater and desalinated water.
While the Marina Barrage will create a new source of water supply, two other new freshwater lakes are also being developed by building dams across Sungei Punggol and Sungei Serangoon. By next year, these three new reservoirs will increase the water catchment area from half to two-thirds of Singapore's land area. Our third and fourth National Taps, Newater and desalinated water, are also important pillars of Singapore's water supply. Demand for Newater has grown strongly and the fifth and largest plant is now being built at Changi. Newater will be able to meet 30 per cent of Singapore's total water needs by 2011.
But ensuring a sufficient water supply is only half the battle. To provide water for all, PUB calls on all Singaporeans to play their part to conserve water, keep the environment clean to ensure clean water in our reservoirs, and build a relationship with water by enjoying our water resources. We can then have enough water for all uses.
Tan Yok Gin
Director, Policy and Planning
PUB
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