Marina Barrage, Dam and tourist attraction in Marina South, Singapore
Marina Barrage is a dam stretching across Marina Channel that creates a freshwater reservoir supplying water to downtown Singapore. The structure includes crest gates and drainage pumps that regulate water levels during heavy rainfall.
The dam was built between 2005 and 2008 as a water security infrastructure project for Singapore. It marked a shift in urban planning by combining flood protection with public space development.
The reservoir hosts water sports events and serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors witness how the city manages its water resources. It represents Singapore's approach to turning engineering solutions into public gathering spaces.
The site is easily accessible from land with several viewpoints along the upper level. Visitors should know that clear weather offers the best bay views and the area can get crowded during daytime hours.
The structure's roof features green areas and solar panels that generate electricity while keeping cooling costs down. This makes it one of the lesser-talked-about examples of sustainable infrastructure in the city.
Location: Marina South
Inception: 2008
Official opening: November 1, 2008
Website: https://pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage
GPS coordinates: 1.28054,103.87141
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
Singapore combines modern architecture with cultural diversity within a compact area, providing photographers with varied settings just a few subway stations apart. The city features futuristic sites such as the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, standing 25 to 50 meters tall (82 to 164 feet), Marina Bay Sands with its 200-meter (656-foot) high rooftop, and the Helix Bridge, a pedestrian walkway designed to resemble a DNA double helix. The historic districts contrast with these modern structures. Chinatown retains its Chinese temples and arcade houses, Little India its spice markets and colorful facades, while Haji Lane in Kampong Glam lines with independent boutiques and wall murals in a narrow alley. The Merlion Park at Marina Bay, with its 8.6-meter-long (28 feet) statue blending lion and fish, remains the most photographed symbol of the city-state. Sentosa’s beaches, accessible by cable car, add a coastal element to this dense urban landscape.
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