Summary - Draft 2 ( Tuas WRP)

In the article, “Singapore’s First Integrated Water and Solid Waste Treatment Facility Begins Construction” the National Environmental Agency (NEA) (2020) states that with Tuas water reclamation plant (Tuas WRP) and integrated waste management facility (IWMF) built, waste treatment would be more efficient and environmentally friendly. Singapore decided to construct Tuas WRP to prepare for water usage potentially being doubled by 2060.

In phase 1, the plant’s influent pumping stations will be built. It conveys used water from tunnels to treatment units within Tuas WRP. In phase 2, the tunnels and sewers that carry domestic and industrial used water will be constructed under the Ayer Rajah Expressway. It is also mentioned that the Tuas WRP will consist of two “energy- efficient membrane bio-reactor systems” which treat used water. Finally, it is integrated into the NEWater factory for further purification. It is also stated that phase two will be completed by 2025.

NEA states that Singapore can generate more electricity, treat more water, and save more space with the substitution of WTE plants into Tuas WRP plants. With Singapore’s water usage being stated to increase two-fold by 2060, the integration of Tuas WRP is an extremely effective measure to resolve such an issue.

 

Reference :

National Environmental Agency. (2020,September 8). Tuas Nexus - Singapore's First Integrated Water and Solid Waste Treatment facility begins construction.

https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/tuas-nexus-singapore-s-first-integrated-water-and-solid-waste-treatment-facility-begins-construction

 

Reference :

National Environmental Agency. (2020,September 8). Tuas Nexus - Singapore's First Integrated Water and Solid Waste Treatment facility begins construction.

https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/tuas-nexus-singapore-s-first-integrated-water-and-solid-waste-treatment-facility-begins-construction