Channel NewsAsia 25 Jul 10;
SINGAPORE : Those who like water sports may soon find a new hangout at Pandan Reservoir.
Under national water agency PUB's Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters programme, the reservoir has been transformed into a water sports arena with new facilities conducive for a range of activities.
"Pandan Reservoir is the first ABC Waters project to be completed in the west, bringing a variety of water activities under one roof for people to enjoy," said Tan Nguan Sen, PUB's director of Catchment and Waterways.
Individuals can enjoy activities like sailing, dragon-boating and sport fishing at the reservoir, which was formed in 1974.
One can also jog, practise qigong or just sight-see.
"As we enjoy these activities and new amenities, we hope that everyone will take ownership of our waters," Tan said. "Water in this reservoir comes from estates as far as Bukit Timah, Bukit Batok and Commonwealth, and we hope everyone plays a part in keeping our reservoirs and waterways free of litter."
ABC Waters at Pandan Reservoir was declared open on Sunday by S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade & Industry. - CNA /ls
