Singapore rebuilt a vanished 1920s lake inside a new housing estate; engineers turned it into a flood-control system and wildlife habitat
- Singapore has brought the memory of a vanished 1920s landmark into one of its newest housing estates, but the new Alkaff Lake is doing much more than recreating a piece of the past.
- Built inside Bidadari Park, the 1.8-hectare lake was inspired by the former Alkaff Gardens, which opened to the public in 1929.
- Today, it doubles as a stormwater retention pond designed to reduce flood risk while also serving as a recreational and natural space for residents.
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- Singapore has brought the memory of a vanished 1920s landmark into one of its newest housing estates, but the new Alkaff Lake is doing much more than recreating a piece of the past.
- Built inside Bidadari Park, the 1.8-hectare lake was inspired by the former Alkaff Gardens, which opened to the public in 1929.
- Today, it doubles as a stormwater retention pond designed to reduce flood risk while also serving as a recreational and natural space for residents.
Sources: Times of India