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In 2002 when the Singapore Green Plan (SGP) was unveiled, it aimed to increase water supply from unconventional sources, such as NEWater and desalinated water, for non-potable use. The rationale behind this plan was to diversify Singapore’s water resources; to ensure future generations will continue to enjoy a sustainable water supply. In 2003, the pioneering NEWater factories were commissioned in Bedok and Kranji to cater to industries in Woodlands, Tampines and Pasir Ris. The challenge: public acceptance and to encourage the conversion to NEWater for non potable uses, from the conventional PUB water.
Since then, through intensive public education and awareness of public acceptance, especially from the industries, the demand for NEWater grew steadily. In fact, the wafer fabrication plants in Singapore were amongst the first few to convert to NEWater.
Soon, the overwhelming demand prompted the need of an expansion of the NEWater network and supply capacity. This led to the commissioning of Seletar NEWater factory in January 2004, and subsequently the fourth NEWater Factory at Ulu Pandan, a Design Built Own Operate (DBOO) project which was commissioned on 15 March 2007 to meet the increasing need for NEWater of customers in Jurong Island, Tuas, Jurong and City areas.
By mid-2009, over 400 NEWater customers have signed on and the number is growing.
Currently, the capacities of four NEWater plants meets more than 15% of Singapore’s water demand. The fifth and the largest NEWater plant at Changi with a capacity of 50mgd will be completed in 2010. With this addition, coupled with the expansion of the existing plants, NEWater will meet 30% of Singapore’s current water needs by 2010.
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