Lower Peirce Reservoir, body of water
Lower Peirce Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir in the northwest of Singapore, surrounded by old-growth tropical forest. A wooden boardwalk runs through the trees and along the water's edge, giving walkers a close view of the forest and the open surface of the reservoir.
The reservoir was built in 1912 under the name Kallang Reservoir, after the river it was built on. It was renamed in 1920 to honor the engineer Robert Peirce, and received its current name in 1975 when a second reservoir was constructed further upstream.
The name Peirce comes from Robert Peirce, a municipal engineer who oversaw the construction of the original reservoir. Today, many locals come here on weekends to fish along the banks or walk slowly through the forest trails.
The nearest MRT stations are Upper Thomson and Bright Hill, both within walking or bus distance of the park entrances. Sturdy shoes are a good idea as some sections of the trail can be uneven, and the park closes at sunset.
Lower Peirce is one of the few places in Singapore where fishing with artificial bait is permitted, making it a regular spot for anglers. A short walk from the main trail leads to the source of the Kallang River, a spot that most visitors never find.
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