Water Intake Tower and Bridge at MacRitchie Reservoir

About

The MacRitchie Reservoir (then known as the Impounding Reservoir) was Singapore's first reservoir.

The History

Designed by John Turnbull Thomson, the Reservoir was developed in 1868. In 1922, the reservoir was named after James MacRitchie, a Municipal Engineer who oversaw its construction.

The Building

The water intake tower and connecting bridge demonstrate the technological process and construction methods of the late 19th century. The bandstand with distinctive roof and the zig-zag bridge are latter-day additions.

The Legacy

The bandstand and zig-zag bridge help to keep the social memories especially of many school children who attended various sporting events at the Reservoir Park. The structures were given conservation status on 3 December 2009.

Guidelines and Procedures

All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.

• Any proposed additions and alterations to this conserved structure are subject to evaluation. Please submit your proposal for URA's review.

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

Gallery

Commemorative plaque detailing the renaming of MacRitchie Reservoir in 1922

Historic plaque recording the 1894 completion and opening of MacRitchie Reservoir works

Historic water intake pavilion connected by a bridge over MacRitchie Reservoir

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.