Marina Barrage Green Roof

Located next to the children water play area the water playground offers one of the best views of the singapore city skyline.

Marina barrage green roof.

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. 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. 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.

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. It is also wheelchair and stroller accessible. 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. Sheltered by part of the green roof the venue is most suited for parties corporate functions and award presentations.

The landscape roof not only provides cover over the structures below but also provides public access as an open recreational park. The reservoir boosts singapore s water supply alleviates flooding in low lying areas and provides a new lifestyle attraction and venue for recreational activities. 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. For group and private events you need to book the space beforehand.

Children can also play at the fun water play area which has a map of the marina catchment. The public can enjoy a panoramic view of singapore s city skyline and open sea. The reservoir boosts singapore s water supply alleviates flooding in low lying areas and provides a new lifestyle attraction and venue for recreational activities.