Pulau Semakau(Rubbish Island)
This island is situated on the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore is Pulau Semakau. The island was used to be a small fishing community in which houses were built largely on stilts over a reef flat.
On the eastern side of the island is the Semakau Landfill, created by the enclosing Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng with 7 km perimeter rock bund. Semakau Landfill is the first offshore landfill operated since April 1999 and at present it’s the only remaining landfill in Singapore. The landfill is filled mainly with inert ash produced by Singapore’s four incineration plants; incinerated waste is transported to the island using a covered barge every night.
Despite the construction of the landfill the landfill officials was able to protect much of the island with luxuriant vegetation. About 13 hectare mangrove was replanted to replace those that were removed during the construction of the bunds. The marine ecosystem is being monitored while wildlife continues to thrive on the island. Some of the most endangered and rare plant species are also found the island.
The entry to the island of Pulau Semakau is restricted however nature-related recreational activities such as sport fishing, bird watching and nature walks are possible by joining or contacting the designated organizations who conduct these activities. (/br) - Sport Fishing Association of Singapore
- The Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research
- Nature Society of Singapore
This island is situated on the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore is Pulau Semakau. The island was used to be a small fishing community in which houses were built largely on stilts over a reef flat.
On the eastern side of the island is the Semakau Landfill, created by the enclosing Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng with 7 km perimeter rock bund. Semakau Landfill is the first offshore landfill operated since April 1999 and at present it’s the only remaining landfill in Singapore. The landfill is filled mainly with inert ash produced by Singapore’s four incineration plants; incinerated waste is transported to the island using a covered barge every night.
Despite the construction of the landfill the landfill officials was able to protect much of the island with luxuriant vegetation. About 13 hectare mangrove was replanted to replace those that were removed during the construction of the bunds. The marine ecosystem is being monitored while wildlife continues to thrive on the island. Some of the most endangered and rare plant species are also found the island.
The entry to the island of Pulau Semakau is restricted however nature-related recreational activities such as sport fishing, bird watching and nature walks are possible by joining or contacting the designated organizations who conduct these activities. (/br) - Sport Fishing Association of Singapore
- The Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research
- Nature Society of Singapore
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