The ABC Waters Programme is part of PM's vision to remake Singapore into a vibrant and dynamic home and a "City of Gardens and Water". The remaking of our catchments and waterways will create new opportunities for Singaporeans to mingle and interact and, at the same time, be closer to water and nature.
The Programme aims to create a seamless network of blue and green, and integrate this with adjacent land developments. Private developers will also be encouraged to convert the spaces around the waterways into recreational and commercial areas with amenities. This will optimise our land use, by encouraging new lifestyle activities and attractions to flourish in the waters and surrounding land.
Under the ABC Waters Master Plan, 28 ABC Waters projects are planned to be rolled out from 2007 to 2011 at major waterways and reservoirs and spreading over many constituencies. Current projects underway include the Kolam Ayer Demonstration Project, Bedok Reservoir and MacRitchie reservoir upgrading to include floating decks, viewing galleries, landscaping features and water sports facilities to bring people closer to our waters.
Beyond aesthetics, the Programme will create opportunities for the 3P sectors to come forward and participate in taking ownership of the facilities and our waters and generate interest among school students in our environment etc.. Through these, we hope that the public, private and people will develop a relationship with water and sense of shared ownership towards our water resources.