Marina Barrage

To help develop its freshwater resources, and to manage flooding, Singapore built a barrier between the ocean and the marina. The estuarine water that was once salty or brackish has become fresh over time. It might have been developed as an urban industrial project, off limits to the public. Instead, considerable effort was put into making the Marina Barrage a destination, with a large grassy park on the roof, an accessible walkway across the barrier, and first-rate sculptures. The sky during our visit had great heavy clouds which produced a fantastic visual contrast for the city skyline. Our walk started at the Chinatown MRT, wound through the Central Business District to the Marina, then continued past Gardens by the Bay to the Barrage. After crossing the barrier, we continued through a fantastic new palm garden (Bay East Garden) and eventually made our way to the sports complex where our walk ended.