Bedok Reservoir
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Bedok Reservoir is a reservoir located in the eastern part of Singapore
, to the north of Bedok New Town. The reservoir has a surface area of 880,000 m², and a capacity of 12.8 million m³. The mean depth of the reservoir is 9 m, with a maximum depth of 18.2 m. The shoreline length is 4.3 km.
Water Scheme, completed in 1986. The scheme involved the damming of Sungei Seletar to form a reservoir (Lower Seletar Reservoir
), the creation of Bedok Reservoir from a former sand quarry
between 1966 and 1972 and the construction of Bedok Waterworks. The earth excavated was used for East Coast Reclamation in the 1970s (HDB Annual Reports). Its unique feature was the construction of nine stormwater collection stations to tap the storm runoff
s of the surrounding urbanised catchments. Eight of these collection stations are ponds at Yishun
, Tampines
, Bedok
and Yan Kit new towns.
, sailing
, fishing
, canoeing
and kayaking
. This follows the Singapore Sports Council
's (SSC's) efforts to allow water sport enthusiasts to make use of the various reservoirs for activities which do not compromise the quality of the water. The programme kicked off with the HSBC
Wakeboard World Cup, Singapore 2004, held at Bedok Reservoir on October 30-31 2004. This was the first international water sports event to be held at a local reservoir.
The hill on the west part of Bedok Reservoir is a popular place to fly model gliders
.
, cycling
, fishing and jogging
. Jogathons are held regularly at the park by schools and organisations. The area of the park is 417,000 m².
The park is accessible from Bedok Reservoir Road.
Temasek Polytechnic
is located beside the reservoir.
(former Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for Aljunied GRC) flagged off canoe racing during the event.
The HSBC Wakeboard World Cup, Singapore 2004, was held at Bedok Reservoir on 30-31 October 2004. This was the first international water sports event to be held at a local reservoir.
The Wakeboard World Cup Singapore 2007 was held on 22 and 23 September 2007 during the Singapore leg of the World Cup Series. It stopped at Russia
and Ireland
first before ending at Qatar
. It was organised by the Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation.
The world premier of Hydro Sapiens
by The Lunatics was held from 20-22 June 2008 as part of the Singapore Arts Festival
.
The Singapore Dragon Boat Festival was held from 28-29 June 2008.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, to the north of Bedok New Town. The reservoir has a surface area of 880,000 m², and a capacity of 12.8 million m³. The mean depth of the reservoir is 9 m, with a maximum depth of 18.2 m. The shoreline length is 4.3 km.
History
Bedok Reservoir was constructed under the Sungei Seletar/BedokBedok
Bedok is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Singapore. Bedok New Town is the fifth Housing and Development Board new town; its development started in April 1973 and continued over some 15 years....
Water Scheme, completed in 1986. The scheme involved the damming of Sungei Seletar to form a reservoir (Lower Seletar Reservoir
Lower Seletar Reservoir
Lower Seletar Reservoir is a reservoir located in the northeastern part of Singapore, to the east of Yishun New Town. The reservoir has a surface area of 3.6 km², and a capacity of 9.5 million m³. The mean depth of the reservoir is 2 m, with a maximum depth of 5.5 m...
), the creation of Bedok Reservoir from a former sand quarry
Quarry
A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted. Quarries are generally used for extracting building materials, such as dimension stone, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, and gravel. They are often collocated with concrete and asphalt plants due to the requirement...
between 1966 and 1972 and the construction of Bedok Waterworks. The earth excavated was used for East Coast Reclamation in the 1970s (HDB Annual Reports). Its unique feature was the construction of nine stormwater collection stations to tap the storm runoff
Surface runoff
Surface runoff is the water flow that occurs when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water from rain, meltwater, or other sources flows over the land. This is a major component of the water cycle. Runoff that occurs on surfaces before reaching a channel is also called a nonpoint source...
s of the surrounding urbanised catchments. Eight of these collection stations are ponds at Yishun
Yishun
Yishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named, is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the North Region, which includes Yishun New Town and the Nee Soon private residential estate....
, Tampines
Tampines
Tampines is the largest residential area in the city-state of Singapore and is located in the East Region of the main island. The town is so named because in the 1900s a large forest of Tampines trees were there....
, Bedok
Bedok
Bedok is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Singapore. Bedok New Town is the fifth Housing and Development Board new town; its development started in April 1973 and continued over some 15 years....
and Yan Kit new towns.
Today
Bedok Reservoir is now open to water sports activities such as wakeboardingWakeboarding
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques....
, sailing
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
, fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
and kayaking
Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...
. This follows the Singapore Sports Council
Singapore Sports Council
The Singapore Sports Council is a statutory board under the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports of the Singapore Government...
's (SSC's) efforts to allow water sport enthusiasts to make use of the various reservoirs for activities which do not compromise the quality of the water. The programme kicked off with the HSBC
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
Wakeboard World Cup, Singapore 2004, held at Bedok Reservoir on October 30-31 2004. This was the first international water sports event to be held at a local reservoir.
The hill on the west part of Bedok Reservoir is a popular place to fly model gliders
Radio-controlled glider
A radio-controlled glider is a type of radio-controlled aircraft that normally does not have any form of propulsion. They are able to sustain continuous flight by exploiting the lift produced by slopes and thermals, controlled remotely from the ground with a transmitter...
.
Bedok Reservoir Park
The Bedok Reservoir Park was developed around the picturesque Bedok Reservoir. The park is equipped with a jogging track, a children's playground, fitness stations and open fields. The park is popular for outdoor activities like inline skatingInline skating
Inline skating is a recreational sport practiced widely internationally. Inline skates typically have 2 to 5 polyurethane wheels, arranged in a single line. The in-line design allows for greater speed than roller skates and better maneuverability...
, cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
, fishing and jogging
Jogging
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running.-Definition:...
. Jogathons are held regularly at the park by schools and organisations. The area of the park is 417,000 m².
The park is accessible from Bedok Reservoir Road.
Temasek Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic is the third polytechnic to be set up in Singapore. The polytechnic was established on April 6, 1990. With a 30 hectare campus overlooking the scenic Bedok Reservoir in the eastern part of Singapore, TP's campus places particular emphasis on the preservation of the natural...
is located beside the reservoir.
Events
The Launch of Water Sports Activity was held on 17 October 2004. It marked the first time water activities could be held in a local reservoir. The Guest of Honour, George YeoGeorge Yeo
George Yeo Yong-Boon is a former politician from Singapore. A member of the governing People's Action Party , he served in the Cabinet from 1991 to 2011 as the Minister for Information and the Arts , Minister for Health , Minister for Trade and Industry and Minister for Foreign Affairs...
(former Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for Aljunied GRC) flagged off canoe racing during the event.
The HSBC Wakeboard World Cup, Singapore 2004, was held at Bedok Reservoir on 30-31 October 2004. This was the first international water sports event to be held at a local reservoir.
The Wakeboard World Cup Singapore 2007 was held on 22 and 23 September 2007 during the Singapore leg of the World Cup Series. It stopped at Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
first before ending at Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
. It was organised by the Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation.
The world premier of Hydro Sapiens
Hydro sapiens
Hydro Sapiens is an art performance performed by The Lunatics from The Netherlands. It premiered in Singapore at Bedok Reservoir on 20 June 2008...
by The Lunatics was held from 20-22 June 2008 as part of the Singapore Arts Festival
Singapore Arts Festival
The Singapore Arts Festival is an annual arts festival held in Singapore. Organised by the National Arts Council, it is one of the most significant events in the regional arts scene. The festival, usually held in mid-year for a stretch of one month, incorporates theatre arts, dance, music and...
.
The Singapore Dragon Boat Festival was held from 28-29 June 2008.
External links
- Location and Pictures of Bedok Reservoir and Park at Pagenation.
- National Parks Board - Bedok Reservoir Park