Fourth Singapore International Water Week surges to new high [Press Releases]

Singapore International Water Week 2011, held from 4 – 8 July and themed “Sustainable Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment” notched new highs, with a bigger slate of exhibiting companies and an encouraging growth in participant numbers.

This global platform for water solutions attracted a record of some 13,500 participants from 99 countries/regions. This marks a growth in attendance figures of almost 60% since the inaugural event in 2008. The Water Expo saw close to 70% growth in exhibition space and a 70% increase in the number of exhibiting companies over the inaugural year of 2008. Over 600 companies took part in this year’s Water Expo, which attracted six new international pavilions from Australia, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the Milwaukee Water Council (USA), the Water Environment Federation (USA), and the Maryland-Asia Environmental Partnership (USA); taking the total number of pavilions to 15. The total value of announcements for projects awarded, tenders, investments and R&D MOUs reached S$2.9 billion. Read more

International Experts Commend Progress of Research & Development in Singapore’s Water Industry [Press Releases]

The International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Singapore’s Environment and Water Technology industry commented on the excellent progress that the Singapore water industry has made in the last five years. The panel held its annual meeting on 8 July 2011, as part of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW).

Singapore is presently home to a flourishing water industry of more than 70 international and local companies, a significant increase from 50 in 2006. Investments made by these companies in the last five years, when fully realised, will contribute S$590 million of annual value-added to the Singapore economy and generate 2,300 professional and skilled jobs. Singapore-based companies have also been doing well in the international water markets, with a cumulative project value reaching S$8.4 billion since 2006. Through various incentive schemes under the Environment and Water Industry Programme Office’s (EWI) Environment and Water Research Programme, there is now a vibrant research community of 23 R&D centres working on more than 60 projects on leading-edge technologies. Read more

Singapore to ramp up NEWater and desalination capacity [News]

Singapore will ramp up its NEWater and desalination capacity such that by 2060 they will account for 80 per cent of Singapore’s water demand.

These targets had been set ahead of the expiry of Singapore’s second water agreement with Malaysia.

Malaysia has agreed to supply Singapore with water till 2061.

Speaking at the inaugural Water Conversation at the Singapore International Water Week on Tuesday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong explained that the need to be self-sufficient in water has long been seen as a strategic necessity.

NEWater now meets 30 per cent of Singapore’s water needs and the target is to raise that to 50 per cent. Read more

Additional $140 million for water research [News]

Singapore has pumped fresh money into local water research to keep its edge as the leader in water technologies.

The sector will receive $140 million to promote research and development (R&D) efforts, with the aim of converting these ideas into practical water solutions, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday.

That would in turn attract more investment and create more jobs in the industry.

The fresh funds allocated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) will bring the total R&D budget for the sector to $470 million. Read more

Lessons from Singapore on overcoming water challenges

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong engaged in a lively dialogue session with the participants at the inaugural Water Conversation at the Singapore International Water Week 2011. The session was moderated by Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In response to questions on advice or lessons for overcoming water challenges, Mr Lee shared that there is no magic solution, but governments have to treat water as a strategic necessity and take a long view. For Singapore, the most important step was to treat water as a strategic priority, build up self sufficiency, and spare no efforts to achieve it. Read more

Hitachi Demonstrates Advanced Water Technologies and Solutions at Singapore International Water Week 2011 [Press Releases]

Singapore, July 04, 2011 – Hitachi Asia Ltd. today announced that Hitachi Group will demonstrate its strong commitment to achieve a sustainable society through their participation at the Singapore International Water Week 2011. The event will be held from 4–8 July 2011 at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Now in its fourth year, the Singapore International Water Week is a key water event and serves as the global platform for water solutions. Themed “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment”, this year’s event aims to bring together industry’s stakeholders to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world. Read more

Singapore International Water Week 2011 set to offer the latest insights into opportunities in the global water industry [Press Releases]

Singapore, 28 June, 2011 – The Singapore International Water Week 2011 today announced that in just four years, the annual global water event has grown to become the leading platform for the latest in water technology and sustainable water solutions, attended by policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners from around the world.

Set to take place from 4 to 8 July this year at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, the fourth edition of Singapore International Water Week will address the theme ‘Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment’ and will also explore broader issues such as the effects of climate change and watershed management on today’s urban environment.

With five flagship programmes focusing on integrated water solutions – the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Water Leaders Summit, Water Expo, Water Convention, and Business Forums, – Singapore International Water Week 2011 is set to offer the latest insights into opportunities in the global water industry, including research and innovation to the commericalisation of water solutions – delivering more value than ever to delegates and exhibitors with multiple opportunities to explore business collaborations and to access sustainable water solutions across the entire spectrum of the water value chain. Read more

Technologist wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011 for revolutionising used water treatment [Press Releases]

Father of Biological Nutrient Removal, Dr James L. Barnard recognised for environmentally-sustainable technology using micro-organisms to treat used water for the protection of lakes and rivers.

Singapore International Water Week is pleased to announce that Dr James L. Barnard has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011, a prestigious award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems by either applying technologies or implementing policies and programmes which benefit humanity. Read more

Unprecedented Industry Support for Singapore International Water Week [Press Release]

Leading business and industry organisations come together to endorse the significance of Singapore International Water Week

Tokyo, Feb 11, 2011 – (ACN Newswire) – Leading business and industry organisations in Singapore today demonstrated their support for Singapore International Water Week at a celebratory Lunar New Year lunch hosted by national water agency, PUB Chief Executive Khoo Teng Chye. Their support affirmed the relevance of the event to the local industry players.

“Over the last three years, Singapore International Water Week has grown in stature and significance. The event enjoys strong recognition and endorsement from both the local and global water industry. The number of Founding Sponsors has risen to 21 from 14 in 2008; our showcase trade show – Water Expo 2011 will welcome two new country pavilions from Belgium and the UK this year. The Water Convention has also attracted a record 428 high-quality submissions from 50 countries,” said Mr Khoo. Read more

Singapore International Water Week 2009

The Singapore International Water Week 2009 will be held from 22 to 26 June at Suntec Singapore, with the theme: Sustainable Cities – Infrastructure and Technologies for Water. This global platform for water solutions aims to bring together leaders, experts and practitioners to address water challenges, technologies and opportunities.

The event programmes include:

• Water Leaders Summit
• Water Convention
• Water Expo
• Business Forums
• Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

During the Water Week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also open the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Singapore’s largest and most advanced used water treatment facility.

For more information on the Singapore International Water Week, visit www.siww.com.sg.