Officially opened in 1 Nov 2008, Marina Barrage is a dam built across the Marina Channel to create Singapore’s first freshwater urban reservoir. It’ll help Singapore to become self-sufficient in water by 2061 when its water agreement with Malaysia ends.
The Marina Bridge (dam) holds the nine crest gates that control water flow at the mouth of the Marina Channel. It also serves as a flood-control gate.
Er? The Singapore Flyer again? Yes! You can have a very nice view of the city from Marina Barrage.
The $226 million Marina Barrage is also a major lifestyle and tourist attraction! Many families visit this newly opened recreation centre over the weekends. The Colourful water jets add elegance to this amazing new architecture.
Get wet! Happy children running around the fountain, playing with water.
The Pump House in the background contains the 7 massive water pumps.
Marina Barrage Visitor Centre with sloping open green roof for the public to access and enjoy the surrounding view.
It’s the first time I see such a nice view of the city from the opposite bank. It definitely looks better than this picture! 
Another bridge for a leisure walk out into the sea!
The Solar Park is the largest in Singapore. It provides electrical power for the site.
Whose boats?
How to go Marina Barrage?
Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951
There are two bus services from Marina Bay MRT Station to Marina Barrage.
Mondays to Fridays
From Marina Bay MRT station to Marina Barrage
Board at Bus Stop A, Alight at Bus Stop B
- Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus (Time: From 0820 to 1910)
- SBS Bus Service 400 (Time: From 0911 to 2330)
From Marina Barrage to Marina Bay MRT Station
Board at Bus Stop B
- Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus, Alight at Point C (Time: From 0825 to 1915)
- SBS Bus Service 400, Alight at Bus Stop D (Time: From 0915 to 2344)
Weekend (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays) Schedule
From Marina Bay MRT station to Marina Barrage
Board at Bus Stop A, Alight at Bus Stop B
- Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus (Time: From 0900 to 2050)
- SBS Bus Service 400 (Time: From 0911 to 2330)
From Marina Barrage to Marina Bay MRT Station
Board at Bus Stop B
- Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus, Alight at Point C (Time: From 0905 to 2055)
- SBS Bus Service 400, Alight at Bus Stop D (Time: From 0915 to 2344)
For enquiry, call Marina Barrage Information Counter at (+65) 6514-5959
Website: www.pub.gov.sg/marina/location/Pages/default.aspx
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40 Comments
warao! very nice ler the fountain! i likey it! hehehe
Wah!!
Looked so good ler!!
Want to go!!
fantastic! so beautiful,….btw, been long time?
Great photos, I didn’t even know there was such a thing in Singapore. I think it’s a great thing for visitors to check out.
@crazywrazy: so guess u’d go play with the water! lol
@Zara: ok!
@Austin: it’s a new development, a new attraction.
are the children really allowed to play with the fountain waters??? neways, singapore’s view at night is simply breath taking compared to ours……wayyyyyy better. sorry for not visiting your blog for quite some time now. encountered several problems in the past….now ok d
Wow! Another new attraction in Singapore. Like the concept of clean energy.
Glad to hear got free public transport to reach there. Will remember this plan in my future visit to Singapore
Brilliant! What a wonderful night scene of Singapore city! Are you sure it actually looks better than your photo? View shown in your photos are already causing me stop breathing for 1 minute!!
@calvin: yes, except the water jets near the entrance cos they are enclosed.
Hmm.. I think KL night scene is nice too! I saw pics taken from that Lookout point at KL. Lovely!
@Borneo Falcon: U can go there to take many nice pics again!
@Cecil: Yeah yeah the real view is better. The pics are quite dark… cos not using your kind of camera hehe
Hey there sis, thanks for visiting
Yeah, life’s getting tougher and busier. I am heading close to my destination, few more steps.
How have you been? Singapore is always fancy and avant-garde! You are enjoying your life being a “City Person”, haha! How’s your hubby’s doctorate degree? He must be busy now I guess. There’s a lot of work, phew!
I might go to Singapore this summer break. Looking forward to seeing you soon. BTW, do you still remember the cellphone accesory you gave me last Christmas? I am using it now as a “key accesory”, it hangs on my car key, unit key, and office key. It looks very “downtown”, haha! Thanks a lot. I always remember you everytime I see it.
Be Good,
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Singapore looks amazing!!! Of course it doesn’t hurt that an expert photographer was behind the lens!
eunice —I think I asked you the question before Eunice coz I was really wondering why a well traveled person like you has never been to the Philippines. It’s understandable though coz we are a 3rd world country….but please don’t be too concerned about security…..unless you go to Mindanao—or SULU island in particular.
@pusang-gala: hmm I don’t really see myself as a “well-travelled” person, so it’s not surprised that I have not been to the Philippines, and not even Indonesian and Bangkok! There are still many places that I have not been too. And no, it never crosses my mind that a 1st world country is safer than a 3rd world country, but I am only concerned with certain areas of a country whether they are tourist-friendly eg. backpackers can find their way around easily.
So I got the answer! Really looking forward to visit your country soon!! My hubby is also interested to go. We love those beautiful beaches!
wow, great pics, will have to go check this out when i am in Singapore. Great post, thanks
awesome places u been to!
certified one travel must-see sites of singapore.
Looks like a great place to bring my son to “play water”! Thanks for the photos !
Hi..
Nice blog..
Congratulation..
☆ Martinha ☆
=)
http://travelandtrips.wordpress.com/
Solving a 2061 problem – that is thinking ahead… Great photos.
you’ve got some fantastic photos here
that’s a nice picture of the skyline!
nice picture….looks amazing, fantastic, wow!!!
looks great
your shots of the night scene look fantastic.
you’re using a DSLR?
1st time visiting. and I’m impressed.
Wow the water jets are really nice! I think it would have been more impressive if they were somehow larger though… hmm.
Anyway I blogged about my UK post… lol.
You must have used a DSLR..beautiful shots.
Woah~~~ so beautiful on the night scene!
Must visit this place if got chance to S’pore
it’s awesome! what a great place to visit! I hope I can visit there someday!
very nice night shots of the Marina Barrage!
must try to take some slow-shutter shots at night the next time…
you must have used a tripod right?
hey there..
really nice pictures.. makes me wants to go there..
may i know how u can take night scene of marina barrage.. ?? arent they close at 6pm daily ?
thank you for the information.. i would love to see that beautiful night scene in real.. ^^
@trifena: I think Marina Barrage closes at 9pm daily. hmm.. what camera do you use? We use DSLR and a tripod for those shots.
oic.. hmm.. i guess i got the wrong info then.. thank you for the info.. ^^
i am using canon 50D.. what time did u take those pictures ?
@trifena: Must be between 8-9pm since I couldn’t remember the exact timing. hehe
hehe ok then…
thanks again for the info..
also for the great pictures.. ^^
@trifena: Hey you are welcome! Do u have Facebook? Check out my updates again
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hey Eunice, mind updating th info on how to get thr? its updated alr. here’s th link http://www.pub.gov.sg/marina/location/Pages/default.aspx
like u said, sharing is caring !
cheers
@Lydea: OK thank u! Will update it soon… sorry was quite busy recently so haven’t updated it yet.
heh eunice do you have any good places for tourism ? During the holidays i would like to go to other country in asia any place to recommend
@Michael: It depends on how many days you intend to spend for your holiday and your budget. What sort of activities would u like to do during your trip?
Thanks for a wonderful evening…After being in Singapore for an year, didnt know abt barrage
I went to the wrong place
Next time i shall be here for this tremendous night scene