Upper Seletar Reservoir
Upper Seletar Reservoir | |
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Location | Central Water Catchment area |
Coordinates | 1°24′04″N 103°48′14″E / 1.40111°N 103.80389°E |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Singapore |
Upper Seletar Reservoir (
History
Upper Seletar Reservoir was formerly known as the Seletar Reservoir, before the completion of the
Highlights
The Upper Seletar Reservoir Park, formerly known as Seletar Reservoir Park, covers a large expanse of open space on the eastern side of the reservoir. The 15-hectare park was completed in 1973. It features a viewing tower, and is a frequent venue for joggers, walkers and fishing enthusiasts. Formerly, Hash Harriers and horse riders visited the Upper Seletar Reservoir Park as well.
The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as Singapore Zoological Gardens, the Night Safari and the Mandai Orchid Garden are located on the margins of the Upper Seletar Reservoir.
It is said there are crocodiles currently living in the reservoir, however no concrete evidence have been found, as all past reports were based on eyewitnesses accounts. Nonetheless, signboards with "Beware of Crocodile" have been placed along various locations at the sides of the reservoir.
See also
References
- ^ "SINGAPORE'S $5,500,000 WATER SCHEME". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
- Norman Edwards and Peter Keys (1996), Singapore - A Guide to Buildings, Streets and Places, Times Books International, ISBN 981-204-781-6