Suhani's SAS Blog

The NEW Water plant that is located under Marina Barrage here in Singapore contributes to the city's overall sustainability. Since Singapore, a small island, has a very limited supply of direct freshwater, the country was in need of an innovative solution to combat the issue. Thus, the NEW Water initiative was born, and, essentially, the process includes converting sea, rain, and sewage/used water into renewed water that is consumable for the public. This not only conserves water, but it also made the country self-sufficient regarding their water supply, further boosting Singapore's rank on sustainability. By employing advanced technology to recycle water, Singapore creates a system in which no water is wasted; the technology is able to effectively sanitize most kinds of water and reinsert it back into this 'loop,' thus creating a zero-waste system. Furthermore, the addition of this system reduces the carbon footprint that cargo would have, as importing water takes a to...

Though not apparent at face value, as of 2019 there were about 1000 people comprising the homeless population in Singapore. They are mostly located along the streets of Singapore, more specifically in the Bedok, Kallang, and CBD regions, but have also been seen in public places such as Changi Airport. The reason for this situation may be attributed to low-wage employment, resulting in the inability to afford HDBs (housing provided by the government). As of now, many agencies have taken action to combat this issue; for example, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) intends on providing accommodation for these interval periods of time before a more permanent form of housing becomes available for this population. Furthermore, in Singapore, there are 11 welfare homes that provide for this population and assist them in a more long-term sense. There are also many networks that have opened up places that provide shelter to reside in safely, so hopefully, this number is on th...

  The Botanic Gardens in Singapore exemplifies an establishment that exists for public benefit. The display of nature it offers is free to the public and adds greenery to the surrounding areas. There's no direct profit that comes out of having such a robust garden, yet the gardens are still valuable in their public appeal, for tourists and locals alike. The National Museum/Galleries that Singapore boasts is similar to the gardens. It is free to enter, resulting in no profit, yet offers the country a valuable memorandum of their history and is beautiful to marvel at.       Regarding a development that may have required a lot of negotiation, I think Sentosa may have instigated a great commotion; its pure leisurely nature   obstructed the port   that was once where it stood (seen in the image). Considering that Sentosa was manmade and built entirely from scratch, I think it may have caused a lot of convincing to create since beaches don't generate revenue...