The Marina Barrage opened in Singapore on November 1, 2008, creating the country's 15th reservoir. It provides water supply, flood control, and new recreational activities. The barrage has 9 steel gates that are closed to keep out seawater, but open during heavy rain to release excess stormwater. Before and after pictures show the planning, building, and completion of the Marina Barrage project, which transformed the Marina Channel into a freshwater reservoir.

1. Marina Barrage

2. Content Introduction on Marina Barrage How does the Marina Barrage work Before and after pictures of Marina Barrage

3. Introduction on Marina Barrage The opening date was on 1 November 2008. It was one of Singapore's fifteenth reservoir. It provides water supply, flood control and a new lifestyle attraction.

4. How does the Marina Barrage work The barrage has nine numbers of 26.8-metre-long hydraulically operated steel crest gates, it will be built across the 350m wide Marina Channel to keep out sea water. During heavy rain, the steel gates will open to release excess storm-water to the sea.

5. How does the Marina Barrage work Marina Barrage work:

6. Before and after pictures of Marina Barrage Before (Feb 2005) Plan ( June 2008) Building (August 2008) Building ( July 2008) Right now, the Marina Barrage is completed