Monday, July 19, 2010

Suggestions for the Recent Flooding Event

After the flooding incident about 1 month ago, here comes another wave of flood at Orchard Road recently. I seriously feel that the areas vulnerable to floods especially Orchard Road areas must improve on their drainage system as soon as possible. As this not only affects our countries reputation, it might also affect our tourism in one way or another.


I feel that we should look at affected malls for upcoming opportunities and more into drainage and/or construction related companies. Why is it so? Because our government and the affected malls will certainly have to consider improving the drainage system as well as construction of barriers around the area in front of the affected malls to prevent the rainwater from those flash floods to enter into the malls that fast.

I personally would suggest better and more drainage in the areas in front of the affected malls and construction of barriers to prevent water from entering rapidly into the mall, i.e. construct a barrier and 2 drainage system, 1 in front of the barrier to drain off most of the water, this should be at least twice the current size both in terms of width and depth, with 1 behind the barrier to drain off any remaining water that managed to enter despite the barrier. Also, the roads that are flooded often should be elevated, i.e. the roads should be constructed in such as way that it's higher than the ground next to it with very good drainage system next to the lower ground beside the road to prevent possible undesirable effects. :)

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