Marina Barrage Green Roof

It is also wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Marina barrage green roof.

Set against the beautiful city skyline the marina barrage offers a spectacular view to host an unforgettable event. Marina barrage is a multi purpose attraction in singapore and the green roof commands a panoramic view of singapore s cityscape to one side of the magnificent marina bay sands the adjacent gardens by the bay and its magnificent cloud forest conservatory and the singapore flyer. If heavy rain falls during high tide the crest gates remain closed and giant drainage pumps are activated to pump excess water out to sea. The public can enjoy a panoramic view of singapore s city skyline and open sea.

Children can also play at the fun water play area which has a map of the marina catchment. The reservoir boosts singapore s water supply alleviates flooding in low lying areas and provides a new lifestyle attraction and venue for recreational activities. Sheltered by part of the green roof the venue is most suited for parties corporate functions and award presentations. May 3 2017 the marina barrage is a 350m wide dam built at the confluence of five rivers across the marina channel to create singapore s first urban reservoir.

Marina barrage is a showpiece of environmental sustainability and won the green mark platinum infrastructure award a top award at the bca awards organised by the building and construction authority in may 2009. The green roof at marina barrage is about the size of four football fields. For group and private events you need to book the space beforehand. When it rains heavily during low tide the barrage s crest gates will be lowered to release excess water from the coastal reservoir into the sea.

Marina barrage also acts as a tidal barrier to keep seawater out helping to alleviate flooding in low lying areas of the city such as chinatown jalan besar and geylang. Marina barrage picnic on the green roof the grassy area on the top of the barrage is perfect for picnics photo sessions or for a pleasant stroll. The landscape roof not only provides cover over the structures below but also provides public access as an open recreational park.