Pang Sua Pond
| Pang Sua Pond | |
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| Type | Man-made floating wetland |
| Location | Bukit Panjang, Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°22′55″N 103°45′56″E / 1.3819°N 103.7655°E |
| Public transit access | BP13 Senja |
Pang Sua Pond is a floating wetland located in Bukit Panjang, Singapore. It is the second-largest man-made wetland in Singapore.[1] The pond has a 480-meter long elevated bridge that connects to the Bukit Panjang Park Connector and the Senja-Cashew Community Club. It also serves as a stormwater collection pond.[2]
Etymology
[edit]Pang Sua Pond's English name may be a transliteration of the Hokkien word "捧沙".[3]
Description
[edit]The boardwalk is 480-meters long and 7-meters high that can be used for jogging or walking.[1][4][5] There is also a stage for performances and community events along with viewing spots.[5][6][7]
History
[edit]Pang Sua Pond was one of 16 stormwater collection ponds built in the 1990s to help combat the possibility of flooding during a heavy downpour by collecting surface runoff.[2][1][7] The water collected in Pang Sua Pond would then be pumped to the Upper Seletar Reservoir for treatment.[2][6]
In 2014, the pond underwent a 30-month treatment under the Public Utilities Board's Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) scheme.[1][6][7][8]
The renovation was completed on 25 March 2017 and was opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.[2][1][9][6][10] It was also announced that six schools around the area have also pledged to maintaining the pond, the schools are Teck Whye Primary School, Zhenghua Primary School, Greenridge Primary School, West Spring Primary School, West View Primary School, and Zhenghua Secondary School.[6]
The finished pond features more wetland plants such as the leather fern, water canna, and the miniature flatsedge. It also features fish, dragonflies, terrapins, and birds.[1][5][7] A 480-meter long bridge elevated 7-meters of the water was also added.[1][11][4]
In 2021, Pang Sua Pond had lights added to its boardwalk in celebration of National Day.[4]
Incident
[edit]On 9 September 2020, a 65-year-old man was found dead in the Pond after the SCDF received a call at around 5 am for help. Divers from DART were deployed to do an underwater search where they retrieved a body around 30m from the shore. The man was pronounced dead at scene.[12][13][14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Zhao, Jiayi (25 March 2017). "Bukit Panjang's Pang Sua Pond now a wetland park". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ng, Lester (28 March 2017). "Pang Sua Pond: Floating Wetlands & Boardwalks". Little Day Out. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "对盘沙池译名一些建议". Lianhe Zaobao (in Chinese). 3 April 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Light up for National Day". The Straits Times. 29 July 2021. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b c PUB. "PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency". PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Revamped Pang Sua Pond in Bukit Panjang to be officially unveiled on Saturday". TODAY. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Luan, Ng Sor (9 August 2019). "Meet farming experts, spot wildlife in the far-flung west". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Jo, Yeo Sam (23 August 2015). "Vivian-led team to defend seats". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Yong, Charissa (25 March 2017). "Water price hike could have been better explained, but is necessary: PM Lee Hsien Loong". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Yong, Charissa (26 March 2017). "Water price must reflect scarcity, says PM Lee". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Ng, Clara (18 August 2022). "Your picture: Installed features prevent people getting close to water". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Ng, Cherlynn (10 September 2020). "Body of 65-year-old man retrieved from Pang Sua Pond after underwater search". Stomp. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Zheng, Zhangxin (7 September 2020). "Man, 65, found dead in Pang Sua Pond at Bukit Panjang on Sep. 9". mothership.sg. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Man's body found in Pang Sua Pond in Bukit Panjang; police investigating". CNA. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2023.