Marina Barrage Green Roof

The public can enjoy a panoramic view of singapore s city skyline and open sea.

Marina barrage green roof.

From spacious outdoor venues to cosy indoor rooms the barrage is an ideal place for organising carnivals and bazaars as well as conferences and seminars. It is also wheelchair and stroller accessible. The landscape roof not only provides cover over the structures below but also provides public access as an open recreational park. Located next to the children water play area the water playground offers one of the best views of the singapore city skyline.

Marina barrage picnic on the green roof the grassy area on the top of the barrage is perfect for picnics photo sessions or for a pleasant stroll. Sheltered by part of the green roof the venue is most suited for parties corporate functions and award presentations. May 3 2017 the marina barrage is a 350m wide dam built at the confluence of five rivers across the marina channel to create singapore s first urban reservoir. Children can also play at the fun water play area which has a map of the marina catchment.

When it rains heavily during low tide the barrage s crest gates will be lowered to release excess water from the coastal reservoir into the sea. The green roof at marina barrage is about the size of four football fields. Set against the beautiful city skyline the marina barrage offers a spectacular view to host an unforgettable event. Marina barrage is a showpiece of environmental sustainability and won the green mark platinum infrastructure award a top award at the bca awards organised by the building and construction authority in may 2009.

If heavy rain falls during high tide the crest gates remain closed and giant drainage pumps are activated to pump excess water out to sea. The reservoir boosts singapore s water supply alleviates flooding in low lying areas and provides a new lifestyle attraction and venue for recreational activities. For group and private events you need to book the space beforehand.