A System Of Mutual Benefit

The transformation of the park saw 3,100 trees retained and 200 transplanted. Existing big trees such as banyans and yellow flames were preserved to provide a connected corridor for wildlife and biodiversity.

While filtration is sufficient for the release of water back into Jurong Lake, Ryan Shubin of Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl highlights that disinfection was vital due to the dual function of water play and water cycle. The water thus goes through a series of treatment systems that incorporate natural biofiltration, activated-glass microfiltration, and UV disinfection. This closed-loop treatment cycle is also kept sustainable with water loss only through daily evaporation and the backwash of micro-filters. “Any pollutants introduced by playing activities at the tidal pool and sand play area will be the nutrients for aquatic and semi-aquatic plants in eco-ponds and cleansing biotopes,” explains Shubin.