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Posted on 22 Jun 2011

Sludge in East Coast canals: Could this contribute to flooding?

Could this contribute to flooding, STOMPer Rajesh wonders, when he noticed that the canals in the vicinity of East Coast Park were clogged up with sludge, which is especially obvious at low tide.

The STOMPer said:

"I jog at East Coast Park every morning and I've been observing the canals.

"Within the last two weeks I noticed that sludge, sediment and debris were noticeable in the canals especially at low tide.

"These canals included one across the Neptune Court, one near the Seafood Centre and one that runs between Marine Parade and Neptune Court.

"I wonder how often these canals are cleared of sludge.

"Does this contribute to flooding in certain areas?"

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Keywords: canals , east East Coast Park

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pyjstein said on 23 Jul, 2011 Report as offensive

Perhaps the Stomper is referring to the silt accumulation at the bottom of the canal. I suppose once the accumulation exceeds a certain limit, the key canals would be dredged. Based on the photos, the East Coast canals do not appear to be "clogged up" -- at least not yet.

Undammed canals directly adjoining the sea are also more prone to accumulating whatever each high tide leaves behind. Don't forget that S'pore's turbid sea is not very clean or clear due to various offshore port & reclamation activities.

On the other hand, if one observes silt/earth from construction sites, sludge or any waste matter being discharged into canals, one could contact PUB with the necessary details, so that the polluting culprit can be apprehended.

bluehawk168 said on 23 Jun, 2011 Report as offensive

Clot at east coast can cause flooding at Orchard rd, Tanglin mall?

Li hai li hai...

dirocker66 said on 23 Jun, 2011 Report as offensive

Then every morning u do something abt the canal idiot stomper!

bluehawk168 said on 23 Jun, 2011 Report as offensive

Clot at east coast can cause flooding till Orchard rd, Tanglin mall?

Li hai li hai...

bluehawk168 said on 23 Jun, 2011 Report as offensive

Clot at east coast can cause flooding till Orchard rd, Tanglin mall?

Li hai li hai...

ilovebra said on 22 Jun, 2011 Report as offensive

pokemon i choose you!

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