8 new research projects announced to defend Singapore's coastlines
From an eco-friendly sandbag to floating breakwaters - these are among eight new research projects that Singapore is studying as possible solutions to protecting its coastlines. They are among a slew of support and partnerships announced on Jun 20 at the Singapore International Water Week. Ong Tze-Ch'in, Chief Executive of Singapore's national water agency PUB, spoke to CNA about the measures being taken to protect the coastline from erosion. He also touched on the research projects announced to complement existing ones as Singapore looks to protect its coastline.
From an eco-friendly sandbag to floating breakwaters - these are among eight new research projects that Singapore is studying as possible solutions to protecting its coastlines. They are among a slew of support and partnerships announced on Jun 20 at the Singapore International Water Week. Ong Tze-Ch'in, Chief Executive of Singapore's national water agency PUB, spoke to CNA about the measures being taken to protect the coastline from erosion. He also touched on the research projects announced to complement existing ones as Singapore looks to protect its coastline.
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