On the island of Singapore there is an interactive energy plant open to the public. The Marina Barrage is located at the Marina bay. This operating power plant offers many activities to the public for enjoyment as well as education and interest. Singapore sits just 10 miles from the rain forest. The only other city in the world that is in a rain forest is Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. So perhaps the ecosystem is more of an immediate concern, so easy to see the effects humans have on the planet as it exists in their backyard. The wildlife reserve in the forest is called the Bukit Timah Reserve. Here in this relatively small space, the number and variety of species of trees and plant-life is larger than the number and variety contained on the entire continent of North America. Hiking paths make it possible for visitors to experience and observe and hopefully, to also feel that immediate need to protect and conserve. The natural wonders of the world are located here, be it the trees and the plants and the flowers, and also the insects and the numerous species of birds and other wildlife.
So it is no surprise that in the middle of the city, the Marina Barrage is quite a popular destination. This ‘plant’ is testament and proof of the lengths that Singapore will go to conserve and preserve. The channel leads to the dam, the dam operates to convert to drinking water for all of Singapore, from previously undrinkable sea water. Located aside the dam are the Sustainable Gallery and the Solar Park. The gallery highlights and demonstrates all the positive effects and accomplishments of the Barrage. Tours and lectures occur daily to illustrate and inform the necessity and the benefit of alternative sources of the energy. 400 solar panel, the largest collection in all of Singapore, serve to light and power the whole operation. This is a power plant, and water purification center that is self sustaining. The Marina Barrage has gained such popularity over the years that now various retail boutiques, restaurants, theaters and best Singapore hotels make up the first story of the complex. Thus showing that economical growth can be attained while still maintaining a healthy respect and knowledge and dedication to the care of the ecosystem, not just for the island of Singapore, but for the rest of the planet as well.
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