The Singapore River and Kallang Basin are both major port areas. They have seen intense population and industrial growth, and are now paying for it. The problems caused are;
- foul waterways with no underwater life
- raw sewage flowing into river from squatter settlements
- river basin used as dumping ground by farmers
- chemical pollution from industry and ships
How are things being improved?
- squatter settlements have been moved to proper residential areas
- industrial estates now have strict environmental laws
- chicken and pig farms moved from alongside river
- walkways and paths built
- trees planted
- beach improved
- recreational facilities developed.
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