SIWW 2011 Solutions

Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment

4 – 8 July

SOLUTIONS www.siww.com.sg

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Message from the Minister

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LEE KUAN YEW WATER PRIZE

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LEE KUAN YEW WATER PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY AND BANQUET

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WATER LEADERS SUMMIT

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WATER CONVENTION

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WATER EXPO

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BUSINESS FORUMS

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CO-LOCATED EVENTS

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SIWW AMBASSADORS

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER FESTIVAL

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Closing Dinner at Marina Bay Sands

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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2012

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Special Thanks

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CONTACT US

Message from the Minister The Singapore International Water Week was launched in 2008, with the aim of creating a platform for water professionals to debate and exchange practical solutions to key water issues.

We are also rather heartened by the positive feedback received on our new initiatives, such as the inaugural Water Conversation and enhanced networking opportunities.

Moving forward, we will continue to refresh the programme and deliver greater value to participants.

This publication, Solutions, highlights the key events of Singapore International Water Week 2011 while the main takeaways from the Water Leaders Summit have been distilled into its sister publication – The Blue Paper. Together, both publications capture the insightful and thought-provoking exchanges that took place. I hope that you will find them useful in furthering discussions on water policy, technology, collaboration and sustainable development.

Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Singapore

May I take this opportunity to extend my warmest invitation to you to join us at the Singapore International Water Week 2012.

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Themed “Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities”, the event will be held from 1 to 5 July 2012 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

ince then, the Singapore International Water Week has become a pinnacle event that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners to discover opportunities, address challenges, showcase technologies and celebrate achievements in the water world.

The event reached a new high in 2011, with more than 13,500 participants from 99 countries and regions.

We are grateful for the strong show of support by various governments, international organizations as well as industry and water professionals.

Your support has helped the Singapore International Water Week gain traction as a key event on the global water calendar.

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The Singapore International Water Week 2012 will be organised in-conjunction with the 3rd World Cities Summit and the inaugural CleanEnviro Singapore, which aims to provide a strategic platform for waste management solutions and environmental technologies for the international marketplace.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Singapore, I look forward to seeing you in Singapore in July 2012.

Fourth Singapore International Water Week Surges To New High Event’s success sees significant growth in size and increase in international participation since it’s inception, cementing it’s status as leading global platform for water solutions.

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ingapore International Water Week 2011, held from 4 to 8 July, notched new highs with a bigger slate of exhibiting companies and an encouraging growth in participant numbers.

The global platform for water solutions attracted a record of some 13,500 participants from 99 countries and 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 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.

Mr Michael Toh, Managing Director of the Singapore International Water Week, said “We are extremely pleased with the strong industry support for the Singapore International Water Week. Water management remains a vital focus area for governments and industries in today’s challenging global landscape, which is marked by growing population and rapid urbanisation. The Water Week’s ability in bringing together global water leaders from the public sector, the private sector and academia, augurs well for the growing global water industry in ensuring a continual dialogue and identifying governance, business and technological solutions to address this common challenge.”

The first ever UK Pavilion was supported by the UK Trade and Investment department, responsible for promoting export and import, and hosted by British Water, the trade association for the UK water and wastewater industry. Bridget Orr, British Water Marketing Executive said, “We have been very impressed by the calibre of the other exhibitors and the professionalism of the exhibition organisation. Our companies have made

excellent contacts with key utilities and companies across the region. We look forward to developing the relationships we have made at Singapore International Water Week, and to continue to showcase and share UK expertise and experience in innovation, technology, high quality manufacturing and asset management.”

Similar success was experienced at the Milwaukee Water Council Pavilion. Dean Amhaus, Executive Director, Milwaukee Water Council said, “Our decision to create a larger pavilion with higher visibility clearly helped our old friends find us and our new friends to discover us during the week. Most importantly, we believe that we were able to make some connections with businesses and organisations that will develop into important partnerships in the near future.

Certainly Singapore International Water Week will be at the top of our list for participation in 2012.”

Mr Jimmy Lau, Managing Director, Experia Events, the event organiser of Singapore International Water Week said, “The continuing sell-out success at this year’s Water Expo is testimony to the fact that policymakers and industry players are looking at this showcase as a must-attend event with its rich offering of business and networking opportunities. This year, many exhibitors displayed their latest range of innovative products and services, in addition to taking up more exhibition space. We are already receiving bookings from both returning exhibitors and new reservations for next year’s Water Expo.”

The focus on new technology and innovation was a particular highlight for this year’s event, in line with Singapore’s position as a key driver in the research and development of new water solutions. The inaugural Water Innovations@SIWW showcased five new technologies spawned in Singapore, while TechXchange, provided a platform connecting potential inventors with the researchers behind these technologies.

Dr Chen Zhong, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair (Undergraduates) at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University said, “The

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(Second from Left) Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam; Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources; H.E Ir Djoko Kirmanto, Dipl. HE, Minister of Public Works, Indonesia; HE Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister for Water Resources, India, touring the Intergrated Urban Solutions Pavillion at Water Expo 2011.

We have been very impressed by the calibre of the other exhibitors and the professionalism of the exhibition organisation. Our companies have made excellent contacts with key utilities and companies across the region. We look forward to developing the relationships we have made at Singapore International Water Week, and to continue to showcase and share UK expertise and experience in innovation, technology, high quality manufacturing and asset management.

– Bridget Orr, British Water Marketing Executive

TechXchange workshop provided an excellent opportunity to bring our R&D technologies to the market. The interaction also enables researchers to stay more focused on critical issues facing the industry in their future research.”

Investors attending the workshop echoed this endorsement.

Dr Helge Daebel, Senior Specialist, Emerald Ventures said, “The workshop offered good insights into very interesting technical developments from the research organisations in Singapore. What needs to happen next is to match them with a strong entrepreneurial mind-set. During the panel discussion, industry thought leaders shared stimulating comments in that direction.”

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Additionally, more than 30 new products and technologies made their regional and international debut at the Water Expo’s Launch@SIWW innovation showcase, signalling a strong endorsement of the Water Week as an important platform for companies looking to promote their new products to key markets in the world.

The 5th Singapore International Water Week will be held from 1 to 5 July 2012 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. The theme will be “Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities.”

Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize The highlight of the Singapore International Water Week, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems by either applying revolutionary technologies or implementing innovative policies and programmes that benefit humanity. exceptional research projects conducted in the fields of limnology, microbial pathogens, novel desalination and membrane processes.

Dr James L. Barnard was awarded the prestigious international award for his ground breaking invention of the Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) technology, an environmentally sustainable, biological method to treat used water.

Dr Barnard’s BNR technology revolutionised used water treatment processes by using naturally occurring micro-organisms instead of conventional chemicals to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from used water. This helps to protect water quality in lakes and rivers, minimise negative impact on the environment and promote the recycling of water.

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his year, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize received a record high of 72 nominations from 29 countries, registering a 44 per cent increase from the year before. Together with nominations coming from Tunisia, Egypt and Austria for the first time, the leap in the number of entries is a testament to the growing stature of the award.

All nominees showed a strong understanding of the evolving needs for today’s urban environment and presented sustainable solutions to combat these challenges. The nominations cover a wide range of water solutions, including the application of innovative technologies for water and used water collection and treatment as well as water recycling, implementation of revolutionary water policies and programmes, management of agriculture waters and rainwater, as well as the administration of humanitarian aid. The nominations also include several

The development of biological processes to remove nitrogen and phosphorus has continued to evolve since the early days of his invention in South Africa. Dr Barnard actively adapts his BNR technology to different climates, environmental limitations and water infrastructure around the world. He has been involved in over 100 BNR plants around the world and his work has led to the widespread implementation of BNR-based technology in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In recent years, the technology has also been widely adopted in developing countries such as China and Brazil.

Internationally recognised as the “Father of BNR”, Dr Barnard’s relentless research and development work on BNR has helped to advance the reclamation of used water as a precious resource that can be recycled. BNR processes have not only protected the world’s water resources, but also the communities that depend on it.

This prestigious award and recognition for all the years I spent working in the field is particularly meaningful coming from Singapore, a country which has taken the reclamation of wastewater for potable use to new heights.

– Dr James L. Barnard, Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011 Laureate

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Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet The evening’s programme opened with an string ensemble, of “Serenade Op. 6”, presented by School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA). The performance was led by SOTA’s String Principal, Mr Lim Soon Lee, who is the Music Director of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, and Resident Conductor of the National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

(Left to right) Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources; Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s Former Minister Mentor; Dr James Barnard, Winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011; Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of the National Research Foundation.

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he Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet was held at the Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore. The award was presented by the Guest-ofHonour, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, and witnessed by Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of National Research Foundation, Singapore, and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources.

Guests were later treated to an awe-inspiring dance performance specially commissioned for the event, titled “Creating Tomorrow”. A unique multimedia performance, the dance reflects the versatility and multi-faceted use of water in human life. Directed, composed and choreographed by Mr Jeffery Tan, Mr Casey Lim, Mr Yak Aik Wee and Ms Peggy Ferrora, the performance was an outstanding showcase of Singapore’s own talents.

The evening ended with a performance by Singapore’s very own internationally renowned a cappella group, Vocaluptuous, performing a re-mixed rendition of “Alive”, the official theme song for Singapore International Water Week.

Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize NOMINATING COMMITTEE

WATER PRIZE COUNCIL

Chairman: Mr Tan Gee Paw Chairman, PUB, Singapore

Chairman: Dr Tony Tan Chairman, National Research Foundation, Singapore

Members: Dr Andrew Benedek CEO and CTI, UTS BioEnergy LLC, USA

Deputy Chairman: Professor Lim Pin Chairman, Singapore Millennium Foundation, Singapore

Professor Bertil Andersson Provost, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Members: Professor Clayton Christensen Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, USA

Professor Chen Ji Ning Executive Vice President, Tsinghua University, China Mr Daniel McCarthy President and Chief Executive Officer Black and Veatch Water, USA

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Mr Kenji Fujiyoshi Chairman, Mitsui Chemicals, Japan

Professor Dr Mahmoud Abu-Zeid President, Arab Water Council, Egypt

Lord Ronald Oxburgh House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology, UK

Professor Perry McCarty Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, USA

Professor Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore

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Water Leaders Summit The synergy between the public and private sector was recognised by many water ministers as also the need to have a more responsible pricing regime – a reflection of the changing times. New programmes to combat non-revenue water were highlighted in the speeches of many ministers, indicating that this critical problem was finally getting the much-needed attention.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Summit Chairperson, at the inaugural Water Conversation

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ood governance and leadership have long been considered prerequisites for ensuring that people have access to safe water and sanitation. At the Water Leaders Summit 2011, a flagship event of the Singapore International Water Week, more than 350 water leaders forming the who’s who of the global water industry came together for a meaningful discourse on pressing water issues that impact communities worldwide.

The theme Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment brought focus on today’s rapidly changing world where yesterday’s policies and solutions are often not relevant. Old notions about pricing, rights and management have to make way for new and holistic thinking.

The Water Conversation, a newly introduced segment at the summit brought Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong face-to-face with delegates to answer questions about water and its close linkages with security, governance, finance and technology. The role of water as a strategic necessity and the need for governments to provide the enabling framework to allow water issues to be addressed was underlined by the Prime Minister. The pressing need for governments to look at the entire water cycle from source to tap, and therefore the need to give as much importance to the management of used water as to freshwater was also driven home by PM Lee. At the Water Ministers’ Plenary, a large number of water ministers from Asia and beyond gathered to take stock of their achievements in the water sector as well as to discuss the challenges that lay ahead.

The Singapore Water Lecture was delivered by Dr James Barnard, winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011.

The creator of the Biological Nutrient Removal technology spoke about the need to restore nature’s nitrogen and phosphorus cycles. Cautioning against the unsustainable mining of phosphorus, Dr Barnard also suggested that, with urine-separated toilets, the phosphorus in urine could be captured and applied to agriculture.

At the Water Leaders Roundtable, panellists from across the world debated on the water-energy nexus. The advantages of integrating water and energy were highlighted as well as the opportunities that would arise from doing so. Dry cooling systems instead of wet cooling systems in process industries, energy-neutral instead of energy-negative treatment systems for used water and increasingly energy-efficient desalination were cited as virtuous examples of the energy-water nexus.

Two stimulating workshops were held at the summit – one on “Water Pressures” and the other on “Climate Resilience”. The former examined the pressures on the water sector from the perspective of policy-making, innovation and people. Lively conversations were deftly steered by renowned chairpersons and gave rise to many insightful exchanges among the panellists and between the panellists and the participants.

The second workshop examined practical strategies for managing uncertainties around future climate conditions. Local scenarios for cities in Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East were presented to explain current climate trends and set the tone for discussions on sensible approaches to adaptation and the related governance and institutional challenges.

As the summit came to an end, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, reflected on the rational decisions taken by his country during the past few decades, giving food for thought to the water leaders from different countries.

Note: A more detailed report of the discussions at the Water Leaders Summit is appended in the Blue Paper.

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flagship event of the Singapore International Water Week, the Water Convention 2011 was the fourth run of a successful international conference, jointly organised by PUB Singapore and the International Water Association (IWA). The Convention provides a platform to exchange ideas and share experiences on a wide range of water topics such as practical applications of technological solutions, emerging water quality challenges, and planning and financial models driven by the goal of solving concrete water problems.

Revolving around the main theme of Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment, the Water Convention was divided into the following four themes: • Solutions for Water System Efficiency and Effectiveness – Source to Tap – Waste to Resource • Planning for Sustainable Water Solutions • Water Quality & Health • Governance & Finance

The “Hot Issues” Workshop on Safe Drinking Water (the technical lead in to the launch of the 4th edition of the WHO Drinking Water quality guidelines) was a success from our perspective. We were very happy with the proceedings and level of discussions.

I was a panel member for the “Hot Issues” workshop as well as an oral presenter in one of the technical sessions and both these events went very well. The Singapore International Water Week 2011 provided me a great opportunity for networking and learning from others.

– Mr Robert Bos, Coordinator of Water Sanitation, Hygiene and Health, World Health Organisation

– Dr Siddhartha B. Bajracharya, Executive Officer, National Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal

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Water Convention 2011 saw the launch of five “Hot Issues” workshops. These 3-hour workshops were each dedicated to a specific theme of the Water Convention, and facilitated two-way exchanges of ideas with panels comprising knowledgeable water experts in their respective fields. Held on the first day of Water Week, the “Hot Issues” workshops set the stage for further in-depth discussions throughout the Water Convention, and provided the vital link between specific issues and the track themes. The “Hot Issues” workshops were highly popular with active interaction and strong attendance, and a few of which turned into standingroom only events.

The “Hot Issues” Workshops were a great preview of the week to come and this high level of interest was maintained during the Keynote Plenary session which saw full house attendance. This year’s Keynote Plenary session featured Professor Kala Vairavamoorthy of the University of South Florida who challenged the water community to a paradigm shift in thinking for transitioning into the future, in view of the challenges brought about by a confluence of factors such as population growth, urbanisation and climate change; Mr Chen Xiaohua of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies who spoke on the water challenges and the opportunities these challenges presented, specifically the opportunity for new approaches to new designs for water treatment facilities; Dr Maria Neira of the World Health Organisation who provided the global perspective on the link between water quality, health, economy and the global actions taking place to arrest the march of waterborne diseases which continue to

kill more than two million people each year; and Dr Ursula Schaefer-Preuss of the Asian Development Bank who called on the importance of sustainable water services in a changing environment. Equipped with the big picture provided by the Keynote Plenary session, delegates were well-prepared for the more in-depth discussions that subsequently took place over two days during the 35 track-specialised parallel sessions featuring more than 140 platform presentations.

This year’s Water Convention attracted more than 170 posters, more than double the number of the previous year. Following the tradition of the Water Convention, a dedicated poster session was set aside in the programme to provide space and time for delegates to engage the poster presenters in lively discussions. The electronic poster board, which was launched last year, was enhanced with the inclusion of audio and video features, and allowed delegates to watch a recorded presentation of the posters at their own pace.

Attractive prizes were given at the best poster competition that included an Apple iPad2 for the winner and iPod Touch for the runner-ups. Judging by the crowd size and noise during the poster session, one could tell that this was a popular and successful feature of the Water Convention.

Summing up, this year’s Water Convention successfully brought together more than 1,100 delegates from 64 countries to share and discuss pertinent water issues, and play a part in working towards “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment.”

I also thought the workshop went well and really As usual it was a very enjoyable and rewarding week stimulated lively debate on some key issues. with many highlights including the pre-convention meeting on distribution systems, the hot issues – Alex Campbell, Project Coordinator, workshop, the launch of the 4th edition of the Bremen Overseas Research and Development WHO Guidelines and the sessions on water quality Association (BORDA) and health.

– Dr David Cunliffe, Principal Water Quality Advisor, Department of Health of South Australia

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Water Expo In a span of four years, the Water Expo has grown to be one of Asia’s most important and comprehensive water trade shows that focuses on innovation, products, services, as well as case studies of water technologies across all industries.

Innovations@SIWW that offers a preview of the latest R&D projects with commercial potential. In addition, inventors of these projects were connected with investors at the first ever TechXchange workshop, a platform to facilitate commercialisation and bring the latest advances in solutions to the marketplace.

The workshop was well received with 111 attendees, of which 65 were industry practitioners and investors.

The Integrated Urban Solutions section focused on case studies of integrated water and urban planning. Business opportunities offered by industry leaders in its “Water and Cities” showcase added greater depth to the coverage of water solutions for cities and urban environments.

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he Water Expo is growing at a remarkable rate since its inauguration in 2008. The 2011 Water Expo reported a 70% growth in exhibition space with some 600 companies exhibiting their products and services over two levels at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, outdoing the 2010 results with several new records set.

Underscoring the strategic value and pro-business environment of the Water Week, the addition of five new leading water companies (Memstar, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Rayon, MWH and PWN Technologies) brought the total number of Founding Sponsors to a new high of 22. In addition, the debut of six new international group pavilions saw the number of pavilions almost double from last year’s eight pavilions to 15 pavilions in 2011.

The strong show of support from international groups around the world reinforces Water Expo’s role as a global marketplace where potential business partners connect. Water Expo 2011 also featured two key sections: The Global Hydrohub and Integrated Urban Solutions.

The Global Hydrohub offers a marketplace for sustainable water solutions as well as practical application of water technologies. A new feature within this section is the Water

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Some 37 new products and technologies also made their regional and international debut at the ever popular Launch@ SIWW, formerly known as the Innovation Corner. The new runway format allowed for more interactivity as visitors were able to get up close with the new products and technologies being unveiled.

Connect@SIWW, the online networking portal served delegates, exhibitors and hosted buyers well; allowing them to engage potential business partners prior to the event and maximizing their valuable time during the week. The wellattended 11 Industry-to-Industry Networking sessions hosted by local industry associations turned out to be a rewarding networking platform for its attendees while creating crossindustry business opportunities.

Singapore has truly arrived as a Global Hydrohub and the Singapore International Water Week is now part of our calendar where we must actively create and pursue the opportunities.

– Robin Wong, Regional Business Development Manager, ITT Corp

Business Forums With close to 100 water leaders and CEOs coming on board as speakers, almost 1700 delegates from all over the world attended the Business Forums during the Singapore International Water Week 2011.

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he Business Forums offer industry leaders an extensive spread of business networking, partnership information and lucrative deal-making opportunities across eight markets covering the Americas, Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan, Middle-East & North Africa and Southeast Asia.

Americas In North America, emerging challenges such as water scarcity, ageing infrastructure and declining water quality present opportunities for investments, while the Public Private Partnership is seen as a solution to the financing challenge in the United States. In Canada, an estimated C$383 billion will be required to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure with a key focus on reducing energy consumption in water treatment. Meanwhile, rapid development in South America is well supported by clear regulatory frameworks, making it attractive to investors. Brazil is expected to lay out US$42 billion worth of water development projects by 2015 while new mining projects in Chile will result in a projected 45% increase in water demand by 2020, presenting companies with opportunities to explore solutions for combining water and energy plants effectively.

Urban drought and rapidly declining water supplies coupled with the mining boom are placing severe stress on Australia’s water resources, but this also presents enormous opportunities for industry players. In the face of increasing climate variability with prolonged droughts and sudden floods, desalination is emerging as the key solution to ensuring Australia’s water security. Stronger emphasis is also being placed on water recycling and storm water harvesting. Australian Utilities has embarked on an A$30 billion investment programme over the next 5 years on enhancing Australia’s water infrastructure to provide for better water security in the face of severe climate change.

China China’s 12th Five-Year Plan is focused on long-term environmental sustainability with targets set to reduce water use by 30% for every new dollar of industrial output and to reduce chemical oxygen demand in water bodies by 8% before 2016. Four trillion yuan will be invested into water projects during the next decade to improve China’s water conservancy infrastructure. Vast business opportunities also lie in the Shandong province, with plans to build 136 new sewage treatment plants and 10,000 km of drainage pipelines. Tianjin Binhai New Area is looking to double its desalination capacity to 480,000 tons per day by 2015 and to improve treated water coverage up to 95%.

Europe The European Commission will introduce a blueprint for water resources in 2012, keeping in line with the resource and energy roadmap in the EU 2020 Strategy. Companies worldwide can leverage on this roadmap for business and strategic alliances in Research and Development.

While Europe is already an established market with the technological know-how to offer, opportunities for the development of water treatment capacity still exists in Eastern Europe, particularly in the Baltic region. Technology to streamline and optimise water usage is being explored to reduce the footprint of water-intensive shale gas and natural gas production.

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India Business Forum

Europe Business Forum

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Middle East and North Africa

With rapid population growth, urban development and an increased focus on Public Private Partnerships, vast investment opportunities lie in the expansion of the water industry and enhancement of water management capabilities in India.

These opportunities commensurate with the efforts for major legal reforms. A “National Water Framework Law” will be tabled in the 12th Five-Year Plan to make India an investor-friendly location. Small-scale, decentralised projects are well sought after to encourage involvement from local communities and to streamline the pricing process.

Stronger emphasis is also being placed on water recycling for industrial purposes to reduce India’s reliance on rapidly depleting freshwater supplies.

Situated in a hyper-arid and water-scarce region, the rapidly growing population has compounded the region’s water woes. Increased reliance on desalination, wastewater reuse and brackish groundwater abstraction is expected to continue.

In Egypt alone, the capacity for wastewater treatment and reuse is expected to increase threefold under the integrated sanitation & sewerage infrastructure project. Qatar’s multipronged approach towards water sustainability includes increasing its desalination capacity, implementing aquifer storage and recovery and reducing water loss through enhanced network management. The National Water Company in Saudi Arabia is also setting up special purpose vehicles for treated sewage effluent projects.

Japan Japan remains at the forefront of developing cutting edge water technology, which includes low-energy and lowcost products and processes for decentralised waste-water systems, desalination plants and highly-advanced membrane technology. The water business is highlighted as one of the export targets in Japan’s new growth strategy. Japanese systems and standards for green technologies and disaster prevention are seen as benchmarks all over the world. In addition, Japanese companies have also been proactive in their Corporate Social Responsibility efforts in helping to develop the capacity of service providers in Cambodia and the Middle East.

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Southeast Asia Higher standards of living across Asia have resulted in an increasing demand for access to water, driving a market growth of 20% annually. Governments across Southeast Asia have shown strong commitment in driving the development of Public Private Partnerships in the water sector. The Asian Development Bank complements this effort by providing partial or full guarantee loans for Public Private Partnership projects and targets to have 25% of their total loans used in water related projects by 2020. Indonesia has also set aside US$7.2 billion for its urban and rural water development programmes in a concerted effort to meet its Millennium Development Goals targets. The Metropolitan Works Authority of Bangkok is exploring solutions to prevent salt intrusion and attain net zero energy in pumping stations.

Co-Located Events A record number of 131 co-located events took place alongside the Singapore International Water Week, adding buzz to the week.

Conceptualised since June 2010, extensive work has gone into the consultation with various stakeholders, advocacy in regional conferences and the development and collation of a knowledge base to make this Network relevant to organisations or individuals interested in implementing or support the implementation of water safety plans.

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The first of its kind in Asia, the S$6.4 million Aquatic Science Centre will bring together environmental scientists, social scientists, engineers and policy makers to develop integrated and sustainable approaches to urban freshwater management. More than just a research facility, the Centre will also be used for training, sharing knowledge and public outreach. Built strategically along a park connector, the Centre advocates an open research facility concept, enabling the public to get a clear view of all research activities being carried out in the facility. There will also be opportunities for schools and the general public to visit and interact with the researchers, and share the passion and appreciation for sustainable water management.

The World Cities Summit Mayors Forum saw over 30 Governors and Mayors from all over the world gather to discuss best practices on “High-density, High-liveability” development strategies and urban solutions. It also presented networking and collaboration opportunities with other city mayors, CEOs of Singapore public agencies, chiefs of international organisations and leading urban experts.

Singapore’s water supply got a boost with the opening of the Punggol and Serangoon reservoirs in north-eastern Singapore.

With that, Singapore now has 17 reservoirs. Created by the damming of Sungei Punggol and Sungei Serangoon, the Punggol and Serangoon Reservoirs will collect rainwater from estates and areas within Punggol and Sengkang, and parts of Hougang and Ang Mo Kio. Together with the Marina Reservoir, they increase the water catchment areas from half to two-thirds of Singapore’s land area.

The official launch of the Asia-Pacific Water Safety Plan Network marked the beginning of an exciting collaborative journey for all stakeholders involved in the delivery of safe drinking-water to communities through the water safety plan.

A plethora of other co-located events including meetings, conferences, workshops, award ceremonies, launches, media events, networking receptions and water activities also kept the delegates engaged throughout the week.

(Second from Left) Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, officially opening the Aquatic Science Centre.

ey co-located events of the Singapore International Water Week 2011 include the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, the launch of the Asia-Pacific Water Safety Plan Network, the opening of the Aquatic Science Centre and the official opening of the Punggol and Serangoon Reservoirs.

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Technical Tours Technical tours to various PUB projects and installations held over two days on 4 July 2011 and 8 July 2011, received overwhelming response with over 480 delegates attending. The tours were organised along five different themes that exemplified the best of Singapore’s success in water management.

Water and the Community: ABC Waters at Alexandra Canal.

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he “Sustainable Solutions – Closing the Water Loop” technical tour took the delegates on a journey into the world of NEWater. Delegates learnt about Singapore’s water story and the production of its own brand of highgrade reclaimed water at the NEWater Visitor Centre and the Changi NEWater Plant. The plant, Singapore’s fifth and largest NEWater plant, was constructed by Sembcorp Industries, a home-grown leading water, energy and marine group, under the Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) contract.

It is also a showcase of an innovative “plant-on-plant” design for maximizing land use as it is sited on the rooftop of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, the largest water reclamation plant in the region and, the heart of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System.

The tour, “Water & the Community” presented the delegates with Singapore’s transformational journey into a City of Gardens and Water through the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Programme. The programme aims

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Membrane Technologies in Action: Ulu Pandan Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Plant.

to bring Singaporeans closer to water to better appreciate and cherish this precious resource by creating community focal points and recreational spaces for people to enjoy. The delegates visited Lower Seletar Reservoir, Bishan Park, SungeiSerangoon – Lorong Halus Wetland, and Alexandra Canal where PUB officers shared interesting facts on the projects as well as the importance of instilling a sense of ownership by engaging the community directly in the management of water features.

“Eco-Water Town of the Future” brought the delegates to Treelodge@Punggol and the newest Punggol-Serangoon Reservoir. Delegates learnt that Treelodge@Punggol was the first public housing eco-precinct project in Singapore to be given the Green Mark Platinum Award for its energy and water efficient design while the Punggol-Serangoon Reservoir Scheme served to increase the water catchment area from half to two-thirds of Singapore’s land area. Touring the new town, delegates got to experience first-hand the

Eco-Water Town of the Future: Sightseeing at the Punggol & Serangoon Reservoirs.

highly coordinated multi-government agency efforts of the marriage between waterfront living and affordable public housing. The tour also included a short ferry ride to the Sengkang Floating Island which helps to improve the water quality through its wetland ecosystem within the new Punggol reservoir.

A tour to “Water Icons in the City” brought the delegates to the Marina Barrage, a dam spanning the Marina Channel, forming Singapore’s first reservoir in the city. The delegates were introduced to the threefold benefits of the barrage – water supply, flood control and a lifestyle attraction. They were also treated to a demonstration by Memsys on their solar-powered Membrane Distillation System which uses a vacuum multi-effect membrane distillation process to produce drinking water from Singapore’s coastal waters. During a leisurely river cruise along Marina Bay, delegates were given an insight on how the developments around Marina Bay add to the vibrancy of the city.

The technical tours also brought the delegates to the Membrane Bioreactor Plant at Ulu Pandan Water Reclamation Plant and Ceramic Membrane Demonstration Plant at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks where they witnessed various membrane technologies in action. Part of the tour included visits to the Waterhub and Centre for Advanced Water Technology (CAWT), both of which are pivotal to Singapore’s development as a global hydrohub.

Overall, the Technical Tours 2011 were a resounding success as delegates found the tours engaging, informative and beneficial to their work. Some were impressed by the multi-government efforts in shaping Singapore into a City of Gardens and Water. There was also special mention of the professionalism and outstanding services provided by the presenters and guides.

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We especially would like to thank Ms. Irene Sim for her great and professional liaison and communication, who I know did everything she possibly could to ensure the success of the visit. We had nothing but praise for an excellent mission and successful SEAWMF as well as the Opening Ceremony.

Hongpeng Liu, UNESCAP

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ontributing to the success of Singapore International Water Week was the hospitality and meaningful experience accorded to the delegates. This was a result of the dedication of our liaison officers and student ambassadors, who went beyond their call of duty to make the delegates’ stay a delightful one.

More than 500 enthusiastic and committed youths from NUS, NTU, SMU, United World College and the 5 polytechnics took on various roles such as liaison officers, ushers, in-room attendants and receptionists. The youths went through training and briefing sessions to be better equipped for their roles.

Our PUB liaison officers were similarly kept busy, ensuring their delegates’ needs were attended to while providing guidance and mentorship towards the student liaison officers.

As we celebrate the good work that was done, let us also remember our unsung heroes – our dedicated SIWW liaison officers and student ambassadors, who have shown their commitment to ensure that the requests of our guests are met to the best of their abilities.

It was a great pleasure to join SIWW 2011. Perfect organisation, great event, outstanding hospitality, excellent content! It is the only event in the world where I have the privilege to have an LO to assist me. This year, Ng Jin Zheng did a great job and I really want to thank him for his effort.

Dipl.-Ing. Walter Kling, Vice President, International Water Association, IAWD Secretary General

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During my participation as a speaker at Water Business Leaders summit (India) and during the rest of the Singapore International Water Week, Mr. Sanjivi Reddy was appointed as my liaison officer. This young PUB engineer proved to be very supportive and service minded. No question asked when arrangements were too much and his performance in this regard can be considered as outstanding.

Allard M. Nooy, CEO, Jindal Water Infrastructure Ltd. and Jindal Urban Infrastructure Ltd

All the students that attended the training and event gave positive feedback. The students found the event interesting and relevant to their course.

They also found materials they could include for their projects at the Water Expo. All of them are grateful to PUB’s hospitality and agreed that we should continue this collaboration next year.

Mr Mark Tan, Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic, School of Applied Science

Singapore International Water Festival Some 5,000 people from all walks trudged their way to the Marina Barrage on the morning of 2 July to celebrate the very essence of life at the Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF) 2011. Jointly organised by Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and PUB, the annual festival was conceived four years ago with the aim of heightening awareness in water conservation and promoting sustainable lifestyles.

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s Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts, and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources graced SIWF 2011 as the Guest-of-Honour and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Singapore Polytechnic, EarthCheck and Banyan Tree to launch the EarthCheck Sustainability Challenge.

The Challenge is an interactive web based programme that allows secondary school students to monitor and manage their household sustainability online.

The blistering hot weather did little to dampen the spirit of the event participants, with the day’s competition getting underway to some rapturous applause as the Guest-of-Honour flagged off the first dragon boat race. Fanatical support from the participating secondary schools and tertiary educational institutes greeted the competitors while fun and games at SP’s Family Day added to the carnival atmosphere.

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Closing Dinner at Marina Bay Sands

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ollowing a hectic week of intense discussion and exchanges, it was time to unwind against the backdrop of Singapore’s unique waterfront. About 1,500 guests and delegates let their hair down at the Closing Dinner at the Marina Bay Sands Events Plaza. The event kicked off with the presentation of awards for the Best Booth Design, which was introduced this year to recognise the exhibitors’ efforts to dress up their booths at the Water Expo. Thereafter, guests wined and dined on a sumptuous spread of local and international cuisines against the scenic skyline of Singapore’s business district.

As the sky turned dark, guests were treated to a visual experience with Wonder Full, Southeast Asia’s largest light and water show. Set to a breathtaking orchestral soundtrack, Wonder Full uses electric light and laser effects to tell the universal tale of the journey of life.

Guests and delegates were also entertained with interesting fringe activities including a guided tour of the iconic ArtScience Museum featuring international touring exhibitions from the most renowned collections in the world as well as a visit to the Sands Skypark for a breathtaking view of Singapore’s cityscape. Stretching over 12,400 square meters of space, equivalent to four and a half A380 Jumbo Jets, the Sands Skypark offers a magnificent view of Singapore’s skyline.

The gravity-defying cantilever is one of the largest of its kind in the world and can host up to 3,900 people. From this vantage point, guests and delegates can feast their eyes on the panoramic view of Singapore.

Best Booth Design Award The Best Booth Design Award was introduced this year to recognise the efforts of exhibiting companies in dressing up their booths to showcase their products and services. A well-designed booth contributes to Water Expo’s pro-business atmosphere as well as enhances the visitor’s overall experience at Singapore International Water Week.

In its inaugural year, four award categories were identified to give recognition to exhibiting companies, big and small. The Hach Company came in first place in Category A for booth sizes measuring less than 24 sqm. MWH came in tops for Category B, for booth sizes between 24 to 95 sqm. The win certainly sweetens their inaugural participation as one of Water Week’s new Founding Sponsors. Meanwhile, Veolia took the prize for their outstanding setup in Category C, for booth sizes above 96 sqm. Under Category D which recognises the best group pavilion design, the Netherlands pavilion stood out from 15 possible international pavilions with their well-thought out design, while Singapore came close as second runner up.

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Singapore International Water Week 2012 Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre 1 - 5 July 2012

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he 5th Singapore International Water Week will be held from 1 to 5 July at the Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre. In the face of global urbanisation and climate challenges, the theme “Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities� reinforces the pressing need to integrate sustainable water management strategies into the urban planning process.

The United Nations projects that by 2050, urban and industrial water use will double while climate change and rapid urbanisation will place mounting pressures on urban systems. Beyond the basic provision of water supply and sanitation, water management is crucial for cities to be liveable and sustainable.

Singapore International Water Week 2012 will provide the platform to address these challenges and explore the opportunities of integrating water solutions and urban planning in cities around the world. Opportunities abound for global water leaders and practitioners from the public and private sectors to debate in water dialogues, network with key industry players, showcase leading-edge technologies and best practices and identify viable solutions to address this common challenge.

Held in conjunction with the 3rd World Cities Summit and the inaugural CleanEnviro Singapore, delegates, trade visitors and exhibitors will have more opportunities to promote practical and sustainable water solutions and tap into a vast network of public and private sector players in urban solutions.

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Contact Us For enquiries on Singapore International Water Week, please contact:

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Maurice Neo Managing Director Singapore International Water Week 40 Scotts Road # 10-01 Singapore 228 231

Ruth Cheah Singapore International Water Week Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 Level 3 #038-017 Singapore 819643

Tel: +65 6731 3191 Fax: +65 6731 3055 Email: info@siww.com.sg

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