Upper Peirce Reservoir
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Upper Peirce Reservoir (Chinese: 贝雅士蓄水池上段) is Singapore's second reservoir. The 6-hectare Upper Peirce Reservoir Park overlooks the Upper Peirce Reservoir.
[edit] History
Originally known as the Kalang River Reservoir, Singapore's second reservoir was impounded across the lower reaches of the Kalang River in 1910. In 1922, it was renamed Peirce Reservoir in commendation of the services of Robert Peirce, who was the municipal engineer of Singapore from 1901 to 1916.
In 1975, a major water supply project to develop new water resources was undertaken to support Singapore's rapid housing and industrialisation programmes. A dam was constructed at the upper reaches of the Peirce Reservoir, forming the Upper and Lower Peirce Reservoirs.
Upper Peirce Reservoir was officially opened by then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 27 February 1977.
[edit] Today
Today the Upper Peirce Reservoir Park is a popular retreat with visitors who enjoy its unique pleasant setting and tranquillity. Adding to its scenic beauty is the surrounding secondary forest which was protected as a water catchment area when the reservoir was built.
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| Service Reservoirs: Changi Creek Reservoir | Fort Canning Reservoir | Jalan Eunos Service Reservoir | Kallang Service Reservoir | Murnane Service Reservoir | Pearl's Hill Reservoir | South End Reservoir | Yishun Service Reservoir | ||
| Planned Reservoirs: Marina Bay Reservoir | Punggol Reservoir | Serangoon Reservoir | ||
