Chance to walk on water

The new boardwalk will allow visitors to cross the reservoir by walking in ankle-deep water. -- PHOTO: PUB

VISITORS to MacRitchie Reservoir Park will be able to walk on water - literally - from next year.

A submerged boardwalk will be built that will connect one bank of the reservoir to another as part of the second phase of an extensive makeover of the park.

As part of the revamp, a hilltop food and beverage outlet and a facility allowing parkgoers to indulge in canoeing and kayaking will also be built.

The second phase of the makeover will cost $4.6 million, and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of next year.

Phase One of the revamp for the 143-year-old reservoir, which began in February 2007 and included a multi-storey carpark and an amenities centre with toilet and shower facilities, was completed in July last year. It cost $5 million.

The new boardwalk will allow visitors to cross the reservoir by walking in ankle-deep water.

Comments: After reading this article, I think that having this new attraction would be great as there would be one more attraction for tourists to visit. It would also have this chance to show tourist and even Singaporeans on how amazing Singapore really is. Although this is not one great attraction compared to the Integrated Resorts in the city area, but at least it is a place where people can visit if they want to take a break from the bustling life in Singapore. As we know, MacRitchie Reservoir Park is a place that people can relax and really slow down their pace. Being able to walk on water would bring joy to a family of old and young. The young kids would have fun splashing the waters around, and the elderly would enjoy having a cool sensation on their aching feet. Normally, people got so sick from walking on land and they would always prefer to walk on something else, like water, or even air! So with this new 'invention', the dream of walking on water came true. Although they would be walking on a submerged boardwalk, but the feeling of having cool water seeping through your toes and caressing your skin will make you feel relaxed, and happy. Since the dream of walking on water has already come true, so, would it be one day where we can actually walk on air? I think it'll be great, what do you think?

Wendy.

Reference :

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_526003.html