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eng81157
22-04-13, 17:08
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-measures-to-to-reduce-flood-risks/646804.html

so new developments that are larger than 21500sqft must abide by the new guidelines.

will this translate to higher costs?
zzz1
22-04-13, 18:17
On contrary, in long run it help.. Storm water collected can be channel to be used for gardening and general cleaning purpose ...

Is much easy to incorporate this during engineering design phase ...
Good house
22-04-13, 18:43
Good, everyone should play our part:)
alamak
22-04-13, 19:39
On contrary, in long run it help.. Storm water collected can be channel to be used for gardening and general cleaning purpose ...

Is much easy to incorporate this during engineering design phase ...

My current condo by FCL has this rain water reservoir for collecting rain water which help to reduce ponding and heavy flooding and the roof top garden are auto-spray with water. No gardeners are required with this daily tasks.:D
zzz1
22-04-13, 20:09
My current condo by FCL has this rain water reservoir for collecting rain water which help to reduce ponding and heavy flooding and the roof top garden are auto-spray with water. No gardeners are required with this daily tasks.:D
Using the auto spray also further save in water comsumption as it is more effective then manual watering ...

U will see less the annual water comsumption in the condo...
zzz1
22-04-13, 20:14
Good, everyone should play our part:)
Yap yap..
Singapore as a city had too many concrete flooring and walkway, the rain water unable to seep thru the soil, as natural irrigation , and all channel to man made canel... That part of the attribute of flooding