Description of Programme
In this enlightening seminar ""Our Water Story"" we will delve into one of the most critical challenges faced by Singapore as a newly independent nation – ensuring its survival and securing access to water.
This seminar will take you on a journey through the innovative strategies Singapore implemented to secure its water supply. Learn about the meticulous efforts to conserve every drop of rain that falls on the island, the cutting-edge water recycling processes, and the advancements in desalination technology that have revolutionized Singapore’s water management. Participants will gain valuable insights into the practical techniques for water saving that can be applied in everyday life emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility, and illustrating why every individual in Singapore must contribute to managing water usage effectively.
""Our Water Story"" is more than just a historical recount; it is a testament to Singapore’s ingenuity and resilience. Participants will understand the pivotal role water management plays in the nation's sustainability and how each one of us can contribute to preserving this vital resource for future generations. Be inspired and informed about one of Singapore’s greatest success stories about how Singapore transformed this vulnerability into a strength, to emerge as a global leader in water technology.
Mr Yap K.G. was a senior director at PUB when he retired, having overseen many aspects of Singapore’s drainage and water supply. His insights and experiences will explain the changing appreciation of the role of water in Singaporeans’ lives today.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Economic Defence
Social Defence
Psychological Defence
Location(s)
In-Camp or over Zoom
Indoor
Rating
Duration
2 hrs
Session Timings
Anytime between 9am and 5pm
Pricing (per participant)
$30.00
Min 25 Pax
Terms and Conditions
Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.
In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.
In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.
The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.
Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.
The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.
Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.
Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.