PUB ALLOCATES S$750 MLN TO STRENGTHEN SINGAPORE'S FLOOD RESILIENCE

SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive action plan will see PUB, the

national water agency, using advanced modelling tools, piloting a flood

forecasting system and increasing the capacities of Singapore''s drainage

systems through 20 projects within five years.

PUB has accepted the recommendations of the Expert Panel for Drainage Design

and Flood Protection Measures and announced today, its action plan to strengthen

Singapore’s flood resilience.

Its chief executive, Chew Men Leong, said recognising the challenges posed by

weather uncertainties and increasing urbanisation, "we have put in place a

multi-pronged plan that covers the entire spectrum of drainage and flood

management."

"This includes implementing higher drainage design standards and holistic

solutions, building new capabilities and working with stakeholders to improve

preparedness.

"Through these efforts, we seek to minimise and mitigate the impact of flash

floods in Singapore,” he said when announcing the plan.

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