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Singapore’s ABC Waters Programme 活力，美丽，清洁的新加坡水环境计划 SINGAPORE’S ABC WATERS THE BLUE MAP OF SINGAPORE 新加坡的蓝图 17 reservoirs 水库 32 rivers 河流 7,000 km of waterways and drains 公里的水路与排水 ABC WATERS PROGRAMME ABC 水域计划 Launched in 2006 ２００６ ACTIVE 活力的 BEAUTIFUL 美丽的 CLEAN 清洁的 New Recreational Spaces Integration of waters Improved Water Quality 新休闲空间 with urban landscape 改进水体水质水与城市景观一体化 Typical concrete waterways 典型混凝土排水水路 Copyright © Centre for Liveable Cities Early attempts at beautifying waterbodies 美化水体的早期尝试 Sungei Api Api 阿比阿比河 Pang Sua Pond 榜耍塘 Copyright © Centre for Liveable Cities ABC WATERS PROJECTS ABC 水域项目 SUNGEI API API AND SUNGEI TAMPINES KALLANG RIVER (POTONG PASIR) – ROCHOR CANAL SUNGEI PUNGGOL Source: PUB, Singapore’s water agency ABC Waters @ Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park Before 整治前 ABC Waters @ Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park Completed 2012 整治后２０１２ Integrating the design with the surroundings 设计与环境相结合 Meditative atmosphere: Proximity to Lower serene zone Dog run, bicycle and skates Peirce Reservoir: rental in the old Bishan tranquil and quiet link Park: active recreation to the Central zone Catchment Nature Ponds in the old Reserve Bishan Park: improved and integrated with the cleansing biotope Pond Gardens River Plains 河道平原水塘花园 Availability of space allows for the river to boldly meander into the park Source: PUB, Singapore’s water agency ABC Waters @ Kallang River – Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Soil bioengineering techniques Rip Rap w/ Cuttings 其他植被 Gabion Wall 石笼网墙 Reed Roll 芦苇 Reed Roll 芦苇 KALLANG RIVER @ BISHAN-ANG MO KIO PARK 石笼网，植被层，木框架挡土墙 Copyright © Centre for Liveable Cities ABC Waters @ Kallang River – Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park ABC水域 Soil bioengineering techniques 土壤生物工程技术 • Combination of vegetation, natural materials such as rocks, and civil engineering techniques 利用各种物种与工程技术 • Stabilises the riverbanks and prevents erosion 稳定河岸，防止水土流失 • Forms natural habitats that enrich the biodiversity of the park and encourage certain wildlife species to thrive 形成丰富的公园生物多样性的自然栖息地和鼓励 ABC Waters @ Kallang River Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park ABC水域 Integration of river with the park using the floodplain concept 利用泛洪概念整合河流与公园 Normal Condition 正常情况 Heavy Rain 暴雨时刻 • Water is confined to a narrow stream • River banks double up as conveyance (water depth: 100-150mm) channel (water depth: 2-3m) • Photo shows highest water depth encountered ~2.9m Community Engagement and Involvement 社区参与 •Bringing people closer to water 亲水 •Providing educational opportunities 教育机会 (e.g. ABC Waters Learning Trail ) • Exploring partnerships with the community 公从参与 • Helping to educate and promote responsible behaviour for the usage of the park and river. 促进教育与负责任行为 Useful Publications 有用出版文献 1. ABC Waters Design Guidelines Published by PUB,Singapore. ABC水域设计指南，新加坡公用事业局 1. Engineering Procedures for ABC Waters Design Features. Published by PUB,Singapore. ABC水域设计特点的工程程序，新加坡公用事业局 2. The Active,Beautiful,Clean Waters Programme:Water as an Environmental Asset. Published by the Centre for Liveable Cities,Singapore. 活力、美丽、清洁的水域项目：水作为环境资产，宜居城市中心 All publications can be downloaded through the agencies’ websites 所有出版物都可以通过代理网站下载.

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