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Pulau
Semakau
350ha. Unspoilt mangroves, vast seagrass meadows, coral
reefs, sandy shores.
Entry only with designated interest groups (see below)
History of Semakau Landfill
In 1999, when the last remaining landfill on Singapore’s mainland
was exhausted, the Semakau Landfill was created by enclosing Pulau
Semakau and a small adjacent island (Pulau Sakeng) with a rock bund.
All our waste now ends up at Semakau, i.e., ash from the incineration
plants and all non-incinerable waste.
During the construction of the landfill, effort was made to protect
the marine ecosystem, especially mangroves and corals. 13 hectares
of mangrove were replanted to replace those removed during construction
of the bund. Wildlife continues to thrive on Pulau Semakau, and the
air and water quality remains good.
Semakau opened!
On 16 Jul 05, Pulau Semakau was opened for nature-related recreational
activities. Members of the public can now visit the island for birdwatching,
sports fishing and intertidal walks.
Marine life of Pulau Semakau
The original Pulau Semakau which was not affected by the landfill
construction has an enormous intertidal area which is rich in amazing
wildlife. The natural mangroves there shelter a wide variety of plants
and animals, many no longer seen on the mainland or other islands.
There is a vast seagrass lagoon, possibly the largest in Singapore.
The coral reefs that line the edge of the island also thrive with
marine life. Here's some
posters of Semakau's intertidal shores and more about a survey
of Semakau's mangroves in 2005.
Getting there
Currently, you can only visit Pulau Semakau by joining activities
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Only with designated
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Shelters. Toilets and
other facilities only
at the NEA jetty
opening hours
Only by prior arrangement
fees and charges
As determined by the designated interest groups
preparing for a visit
tips for visiting the shores
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Links
Background on Semakau and Sakeng
Media articles
and blog entries about Semakau
Blogs
Opening up of Semakau for recreational use
Media articles
- First
intertidal and landfill public visit to Pulau Semakau on the
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research news blog 22 Nov 05
- Trash
for Tourism in Singapore by Keith Lin The Star, Malaysia,
06 Sep 05
on the ecologyasia website
- Innovative
Singapore turns Semakau island into eco-tourism attraction
Channel NewsAsia 29 Aug 05
- Launch
welcomes back 40 former resident families from Pulau Sakeng
NEA News Release No: 30/2005 Date of issue: 16 July 2005
- The
heron rises from the ashes about the terrestrial and shore
wildlife of Pulau Semakau
by Chua Mui Hoong The Straits Times, 7 Apr 05
- Semakau
Landfill may be opened up for selected recreational activities
NEA newsroom, 8 Mar 05
- Speech
by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources,
at the Committee of Supply Debate 2005 8 Mar 2005 Discussing
Environmental Sustainability, Community Participation in the Environment,
Enjoying Our Environment and Water Resources (including reservoirs
and Pulau Semakau), Raising awareness and consultation on
environmental issues, Improving Energy Efficiency and Carbon Intensity,
Green Vehicles. Singapore Government Media Release, 8 Mar 05
- Pulau
Semakau rich in biodiversity
Fancy a nature trek on Pulau Landfill?
by Alexis Hooi The Straits Times, March 9, 2005
From dump to play haven: Environment minister announces new lease
of life for Semakau landfill
by Sheralyn Tay Today, 9 Mar 05
Pulau Semakau
by Hasnita A. Majid Channel NewsAsia , 8 Mar 05
- Feathers
ruffled but Singapore’s eco-dump wins fans by Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop
The South China Morning Post 3 Oct 05 see also comments
by Siva on his habitatnews blog
- Innovative
Singapore turns Semakau island into eco-tourism attraction
Channel NewsAsia 29 Aug 05
- Opening
of Semakau Bio-treasure Isle
By Sarah Ng The Straits Times 18 Jul 05
- Semakau
landfill to last 15 more years as recycling reduces waste
By Hasnita A Majid Channel NewsAsia, 16 Jul 05
- Speech
by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim at the official opening of Semakau Landfill
MEWR Press Release, 16 Jul 05
Blog entries
about the official opening of Semakau
Links to
other data about Semakau's wildlife
Older articles
about Semakau
Other links
Field
guides and references
- Tan, Leo
W. H. & Ng, Peter K. L., 1988. A
Guide to Seashore Life. The Singapore Science Centre,
Singapore. 160 pp.
- Ng, Peter
K. L. & N. Sivasothi, 1999. A
Guide to the Mangroves of Singapore II (Animal Diversity).
Singapore Science Centre. 168 pp.
- Lim, Kelvin
K. P. & Jeffrey K. Y. Low, 1998. A
Guide to the Common Marine Fishes of Singapore. Singapore
Science Centre. 163 pp.
- Tan, Ria
and Loh Tse-Lynn, 2004. Guidesheet
to the Amazing Marine Life of the Southern Shores of Singapore.
- Tan, Ria
and Alan Yeo, 2003. Chek
Jawa Guidebook. Simply Green. 219
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