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Official opening of SingSpring Desalination Plant
Hyflux made history in Singapore when it gave the nation its first ever seawater desalination plant.
In the presence of more than 800 local and international guests gathered at Tuas on 13 September
2005, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong declared the SingSpring Desalination Plant
opened by turning on Singapore’s fourth national tap 1 .
“Over the years, our water industry has grown into a dynamic
and vibrant part of the Singapore economy. Hyflux, the parent
company of SingSpring, is one of the leaders in this growing
industry.” Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the official opening
of SingSpring Desalination Plant,13 September 2005
With that, up to 136,380 m 3 of potable desalinated water, or 10 percent of Singapore’s daily
water needs, can now be delivered daily to the republic’s water distribution network and supplied
to the western part of Singapore.
The Tuas plant was completed three months ahead of schedule, despite having to meet stringent
plant specifications and safety and environmental conditions. This was made possible not only
by the concerted teamwork of staff, suppliers and contractors, but also by the efforts of the
PUB, Singapore’s national water agency.
“I’m just in awe of the seemingly insurmountable challenges
that we have overcome. This job has given us great confidence
but it also reminds us to always remain humble.”
Foo Hee Kiang, Hyflux Group Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
With completion brought forward, Hyflux was able to recognise the steady recurring income from
the sale of water as well as the operations and maintenance revenue earlier than previously
projected, from the third quarter of 2005 on. This income will continue for the next 20 years.
Minister for the Environment and Water
Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim at Tuas
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