The University of Western Australia's Centre for Water Research, in partnership with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, has been awarded a $2.7 million project to develop and install a state-of-the-art automated Aquatic Real-Time Management System to enhance the operation of Singapore's Marina Reservoir.
In awarding the project, Public Utilities Board - Singapore director of technology and water quality Harry Seah said: "As part of PUB's efforts to ensure a diversified and sustainable supply of water for Singapore, we actively work with leading research institutes, such as the Centre for Water Research to study and test promising new technologies."
Much like a weather forecast, but more sophisticated, ARMS will allow the PUB, Singapore's national water agency of Singapore to forecast threats to the system and respond in a timely manner.
The decision support system promises to revolutionise how water is managed in freshwater systems, and represents the second stage of a collaborative effort between CWR, NTU and PUB to develop an integrated system for the management of Singapore's limited water resources.
The Marina Reservoir will be created when the construction of the barrage across Marina Channel is completed. When completed in 2009, the Marina Reservoir will be Singapore's 15th reservoir and its first reservoir in the city.
Besides being a source of water supply, the barrage will help alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas and it is also set to become a lifestyle attraction replete with exciting water activities.
