subject: Marina Barrage- Massive And Spectacular [print this page] The city of Singapore offers many attractions for a tourist of any type, from the fresh-faced to the travel- weary. Enter this city and be greeted by a pristine atmosphere, a reflection of the nations desire to keep it immaculate while retaining the bustle and excitement of city life. It is this blend of Western orderliness and Asian chaos that makes this city unique in this continent.
Marina Barrage was built across the mouth of the 350-meter wide Marina Channel as part of a vision to boost Singapores water catchment area. At one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina Barrage creates a freshwater reservoir by damming the mouth of the Marina Channel while alleviating flooding in the low-lying areas.
The barrage is a well-known spot for recreational activities. This $226 million structure is a major attraction for tourists and locals, many of whom visit during the weekend. Visitors can partake in windsurfing, boating, kayaking, etc. Visitors can relax at the Gallery caf or have a meal at 7th Storey Live Seafood & Charcoal Steamboat. On the way out, the Barrage Cove can satisfy any tourists souvenir- collecting desire.
The Sustainable Singapore Gallery provides guided tours to its six galleries that display Singapores efforts toward environmental stability through interactive multimedia displays for which the admission is free. At night the colorful water jets light up the scene, a sight which can be enjoyed from the sloping, open green roof of the Marina Barrage Visitor Center. Those in the mood for a stroll can walk out on the bridge right over the sea while enjoying its self-sustenance by the Solar Park. The Marina Barrage is easily accessible by bus from the city.
