Site Visits

Quality, and Sustainable Public Housing
Venue: SkyResidence @ Dawson


Credit: Housing Development Board

Singapore’s public housing is a testament of the Housing and Development Board’s commitment to provide quality, and sustainable homes for Singaporeans.

Located in Queenstown, SkyResidence @ Dawson is a contemporary addition to Singapore’s first satellite town. Comprising eight connected residential blocks designed in a curvilinear form, this development also features a landscaped Green Ribbon that links all the residential blocks. Along the Green Ribbon are spaces for residents to interact and bond, such as seating nooks, play areas and fitness corners. The generous provision of 1.7ha of abundant greenery, including conserved mature trees, brings to life Dawson’s ‘Housing-in-a-Park’ vision. The development’s design also incorporates heritage elements.

Timing	Itinerary
13:30	Gather at Suntec
13:30 – 14:00	Travel to SkyResidence @ Dawson
14:00 – 16:00	Guided tour of Dawson estate
16:00	Travel back to Suntec (End of programme)

Additional Info:

• This is an outdoor activity; delegates may consider bringing along a bottle of water and an umbrella or poncho in case of rain.

• As the weather is generally hot and humid, with the occasional rainfall, delegates may wish to dress in casual clothing suitable for hot weather and comfortable footwear for walking. Singlets and flip-flops/slippers are not recommended.

• In the event of thundery showers, some portions of the site visits may not be accessible, and the visit may be shortened to ensure the safety for all.

Planning for a Liveable and Green City
Venues: Singapore City Gallery and CapitaSpring

Singapore City Gallery


Credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority

There are few places in the world that have transformed themselves from a humble trading port to a first-world metropolis in the short span of five decades.

Singapore’s rapid evolution has been accompanied by remarkable physical transformation, with skyscrapers and other iconic structures emerging to create a distinctive city skyline.

Unravel the fascinating story of Singapore’s Urban Transformation at the Singapore City Gallery, which documents the nation's planning challenges and efforts in over 10 thematic areas, with more than 50 audiovisual and interactive exhibits spanning 3 floors.


CapitaSpring


Credit: CapitaLand

CapitaSpring is a 280-meter-tall mixed-use high-rise commercial building nestled in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD). Completed in 2021, it presents a lush network of offices, residences and recreation that harnesses the restorative power of nature to offer a new social realm for the building’s occupants, as well as the general public to come together to live, work and play.

Certified as a Green Mark platinum development, CapitaSpring is an exemplar of the green skyscraper that contributes to the vibrancy of city living through inclusive public spaces and lush greenery under the Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises (LUSH) programme.

Timing	Itinerary
13:30	Gather at Suntec
14:00 – 14:20	Travel to The URA Centre
14:30 – 16:00	Tour at the Singapore City Gallery
16:00 – 16:20	Travel to CapitaSpring
16:30 – 17:30	Tour at the CapitaSpring
17:30	Travel back to Suntec (End of programme)

Additional Info:

• This is a mostly indoor activity; however, delegates may consider bringing along a bottle of water.

• As the weather is generally hot and humid, with the occasional rainfall, delegates may wish to dress in casual clothing suitable for hot weather and comfortable footwear for walking. Singlets and flip-flops/slippers are not recommended.

Water Sustainability
Venues: Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery and Green Roof, and Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant

Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery and Green Roof


Credit: PUB National Water Agency

Marina Barrage is the vision of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew (the first Prime Minister of Singapore) nearly four decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir. Completed in 2008, Marina Barrage created Singapore’s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. It brings about three benefits: a source of water supply, flood control and a venue for lifestyle attraction.

Delegates will have the opportunity to go up to the Green Roof where they will be treated to a picturesque view of Singapore’s skyline and visit the Sustainable Singapore Gallery to learn more about Singapore’s sustainability efforts.


Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant


Credit: Keppel

The Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant (KMEDP) is the first of its kind in Singapore. It can treat both seawater and freshwater drawn from the Marina Reservoir, depending on the prevailing weather conditions. This strengthens Singapore’s water supply resilience in the face of increasingly dry weather conditions caused by climate change. In dry weather, KMEDP draws water from the sea to produce desalinated water. When it rains, the plant utilises rainwater collected in the reservoir to produce potable water, which requires less energy and fewer steps in the treatment process compared to desalination.

Timing	Itinerary
13:30	Gather at Suntec
13:40 – 14:00	Travel to Marina Barrage
14:00 – 15:20	Guided tour of Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery and Green Roof
15:20 – 15:45	Travel to Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant (KMEDP)
15:45 – 15:55	Visitor registration at KMEDP
15:55 – 16:35	Project briefing on KMEDP
16:35 – 17:15	Visit Green Roof (Tour Viewing Gallery and view plant through panoramic glass)
17:15	Travel back to Suntec (End of programme)

Additional Info:

• Due to the high level of security at KMEDP, all visitors must comply with their on-site security measures in place.

• Delegates who wish to join this site visit are required to provide their NRIC/FIN/Passport number for registration ahead of the visit via the WCS Registration Portal. Please bring along your physical identification document with you to the visit. Non-compliance may result in participants being denied entry to KMEDP.

• This is a mostly indoor activity; however, delegates may consider bringing along a water bottle and an umbrella or poncho in case of rain.

• As the weather is generally hot and humid, with the occasional rainfall, delegates may wish to dress in casual clothing suitable for hot weather and comfortable footwear for walking. Singlets and flip-flops/slippers are not recommended.

• In the event of thundery showers, some portions of the site visits may not be accessible, and the visit may be shortened to ensure the safety for all.