Mustafa Shafawi Channel NewsAsia 12 Nov 10;
SINGAPORE: National water agency PUB is investing S$37.8 million to make improvements to the Geylang River under the Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters programme.
PUB said this would benefit residents in the Dunman Road and Guillemard Road areas.
The river would feature architectural and landscaping designs, in line with the theme of "delighting in simple pleasures".
PUB said the design elements would be reflective of the area's heritage, such as a Songket-inspired paving design, and shelters and trellis spotting an interpretative style of stilts-and-posts, along the river bank.
Besides incorporating ABC Waters features along the 830-metre stretch from Dunman Road to Guillemard Road, the project also includes a widening of the stretch of river as part of drainage improvement.
Another key feature of the project is a rain garden to demonstrate the connection among water, nature and people.
The works would be carried out by Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor, who was awarded the contract.
It's scheduled to be completed by May 2013.
-CNA/wk
