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	MacRitchie Reservoir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The reservoir was completed in 1867 by impounding water from an earth embankment, and was then known as Thomson Road Reservoir.
		The development of the MacRitchie Reservoir brought the forest devastation around the area to a halt.
		The boardwalk around the perimeter of the MacRitchie Reservoir brings the visitor through interesting secondary forest in the Central Catchment nature area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/MacRitchie_Reservoir (435 words)

	Incidents at the MacRitchie Reservoir and the Merlion Statue Show Singapore Placing Its Future in the Hands of the ...
		The arrest of Falun Gong practitioners attending the candlelight vigil at the MacRitchie Reservoir.
		It is a repetition of the injustice inflicted upon the Falun Gong practitioners involved in the MacRitchie Reservoir incident.
		Jiang, the unjust rulings of the MacRitchie Reservoir incident in March 2001 and the Merlion Statue incident in Esplanade Park in April 2005 were made to bow to the CCP, after the CCP began to openly persecute Falun Gong in 1999.
	www.clearharmony.net /articles/200505/26487p.html (2798 words)

	www.myonlinetour.com - History of MacRitchie Reservoir (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		However, the reservoir's 4 million gallons a day were still insufficient to meet demand.
		With more reservoirs built, but the government realized that Singapore would not be able to meet its own fresh water needs.
		The fountain is a landmark that draws many visitors, who often sit on the upper embankment under the shade of large trees to watch it shoot jets of water hight into the sky.
	www.myonlinetour.com /poi/macritchie/history.htm (345 words)

	Reservoir Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Two main attractions are the fountain, located in the reservoir itself, and the boardwalk, constructed over a small stretch of reservoir.
		Well-landscaoed open spaces spread over the embankment of the reservoir and beyond, where you sit and gaze at the peaceful waters and the forest on the other shores of the reservoir.
		At one end of the reservoir, a paved pathway stretches along the plateau of an embankment, complete with seats for visitors to sit and enjoy the tranquility of the environment.
	www.infocomm21.com.sg /showcase/mmb8/FongBoonTan/res-p.htm (538 words)

	TrekEarth \| A view in MacRitchie Photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore's first reservoir, built in 1867-68.
		The development of the Reservoir brought the forest devastation around the area to a halt.
		The forest around the reservoir was protected as a water catchment reserve.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo189281.htm (295 words)

	Singapore: A Hidden Find for Runners -- ThingsAsian Article
		Travelers seeking an escape from the high-tech facades and interiors of Singapore's Orchard Road should head to the MacRitchie Reservoir north of the city center, where a walk or run around the MacRitchie Loop, located in the 2000 hectares of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, is excellent training for rainforest treks elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
		Though MacRitchie Nature Trail ends at the overflow parking lot for the Singapore Island Country Club and Golf Course, very few people turn around and return on the same trail, as it is possible to do a loop that requires no more energy and which ventures into new territory.
		Until recently, when all were removed, logs projecting from the water were the remnants of a bridge and temple complex built by WWII POWs for the Japanese during their occupation of Singapore.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.837.html (840 words)

	Untitled Document
		MacRitchie Reservoir is situated in the Central part of Singapore.
		MacRitchie, Upper Peirce and Upper Seletar reservoirs form the water catchment area in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve in Singapore.
		We saw monitor lizards (one basking in the heat of the afternoon sun in the water), monkeys swinging on trees near the water edge, dragonflies, flying lizards, tortoises, fresh water fish, birds and lots of cool plants and trees.
	www.geocities.com /bogqueen/MacRitchie.htm (700 words)

	Outing at MacRitchie Reservior - sgForums.com :: Singapore's Online Discussion Network
		Bedok reservoir haven't been there b4 though my colleagues jioing me to go there to enter a civil servant run, but too far away and always crash with my lessons, cannot go loh.
		As for MacRitchie, dunno leh...maybe i do a recee at that area one of this day and give an update.
		Macritchie Reservior is big, but there are a few tracks to choose from.
	sians.sgforums.com /?action=thread_display&thread_id=101781&page=1 (1415 words)

	Singapore Paranormal Investigators
		In 1891, the Impounding Reservoir, as it was then known, was further enlarged under the supervision of the Municipal Engineer James MacRitchie.
		The dam was further raised by 1.5m in the period 1903-1905 to increase its storage capacity.
		The enlarged reservoir was named the Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 but in 1922, it was renamed MacRitchie Reservoir to recognise James MacRitchie's work.
	www.spi.com.sg /haunted/water_tomb/main.htm (1639 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Singapore MacRitchie Nature Reserve - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		The walking trails around MacRitchie Reservoir are an unexpected yet delightful part of an otherwise highly urbanised Singapore.
		The distance to the entrance of the TreeTop Walk is approximately 4.5 km from the reservoir park entrance.
		The MacRitchie Reservoir is a mere 15 minute drive from downtown Orchard Road.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Singapore/Singapore-1495679/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Singapore-MacRitchie_Nature_Reserve-BR-1.html (731 words)

	Straits Times, Singapore : Life ! - See nature's beauty
		For the first time, she saw that a lady bird is a tiny bug which feeds on leaves, not just the logo of children's story books.
		At the Lower Peirce Reservoir, a mousedeer - that legendary wise animal of South-east Asian folk tales - had a leisurely breakfast chomping away at plants within 2 m of the boardwalk, as a group of humans gazed at it, fascinated.
		And it is not just MacRitchie Reservoir and nature parks that beckon to those with eyes to see.
	ecologyasia.com /news-archives/2003/may-03/straitstimes_030501_1.htm (833 words)

	Falun Dafa Clearwisdom.net
		The candlelight vigil at MacRitchie Reservoir on December 31, 2000
		Jiang, the unjust rulings of the MacRitchie Reservoir incident in March 2001 and the Merlion Statue incident in Esplanade Park in April 2005 were made to kowtow to the CCP, after the CCP began to openly persecute Falun Gong in 1999.
		The MacRitchie Reservoir is a popular location for activities by Singapore's local organizations.
	www.truewisdom.net /emh/articles/2005/5/11/60649.html (2878 words)

	Honeymoon Special
		These reservoirs are surrounded by broad swamps, jungle and greenery, which run through the central northern parts of Singapore.
		They are a quiet contrast to the bustle of the city and provide a variety of recreational facilities like paddle boating and golf at Upper Seletar or sport fishing at Lower Seletar.
		MacRitchie Reservoir has a 12-hectare park with a jogging track, exercise area, playground, tea kiosk and fountain.
	singapore.honeymoonspecial.net /explore/macritchie.htm (182 words)

	MacRitchie Prunus Trail: on wildsingapore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This boardwalk along the MacRitchie Reservoir brings you through interesting secondary forest in the Central Catchment nature area.
		MacRitchie Reservoir is at Lornie Road driving and by public transport on the NParks website
		NParks' launch of the MacRitchie trail : all about the trails and why they were established.
	www.wildsingapore.net /places/macr.htm (462 words)

	NATIONAL PARKS BOARD: Parks :Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The development of MacRitchie Reservoir (then known as the Impounding Reservoir) in 1868 brought the forest devastation around the area to a halt.
		A dam was constructed at the upper reaches of the Peirce Reservoir, forming the Upper Peirce and Lower Peirce reservoirs.
		Lower Peirce and Upper Peirce reservoir parks are idyllic spots for a quiet picnic, or simply to relax and enjoy the parks' tranquil beauty, away form the hustle and bustle of the city.
	www.nparks.gov.sg /nparks_cms/display_level2.asp?parkid=8&catid=2 (945 words)

	SSC Sports Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Said Mr Yap Kheng Guan, PUB's director (3P Network), "The PUB recognizes that the nation's reservoirs and reservoir parks are valuable assets to all Singaporeans, not just as water resources but also as recreational resources.
		PUB welcomes recreational activities in our reservoirs as long as public safety and pollution control measures are in place to ensure that the safety of the participants and that the reservoirs' water quality is not affected.
		Apart from wakeboarding at the Bedok Reservoir, there is also sailing at Lower Seletar Reservoir and canoeing at MacRitchie Reservoir.
	www.ssc.gov.sg /SportsWeb/sw_mc_details_new.jsp?artid=4385&type=6 (555 words)

	KeN`z Miracles` ... . .: Saturday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Yup, it was really a new experience as i have never walked along the reservoir side before.
		All the times i went to the Macritchie reservoir was because of school events such as Cross-country and half the time i was doing duty.Well, its been a long time since i stepped there and seriously, nothing much has changed.
		Just try sprinting with some lousy friction shoes and u find yourself tumbling down the track.Besides all these, i also realised that Singaporeans are generally very free people, making the effort to come to Macritchie reservoir just to jog or run.
	snoopalife.blogspot.com /2005/06/saturday.html (549 words)

	rainforest rojak: plants of macritchie nature trail, singapore
		But it was a different kind of forest and became impenetrable with the tangle of undergrowth characteristic of secondary forest.
		But even today, on the MacRitchie Nature Trail, it is easy, to spot those old rubber trees: even more exciting, this trail offers a vast array of flora and fauna (though the latter isn't as easily seen), that vividly demonstrates that the original rainforest is coming back...
		The MacRitchie Nature Trail is a three-kilometre stretch connecting the Singapore Island Country Club ("Island" location on Upper Thomson Road) with the MacRitchie Reservoir Park.
	habitatnews.nus.edu.sg /pub/naturewatch/text/a051c.htm (1899 words)

	Getforme Singapore KAYAKING AT MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR FrontPage Edition 27 MARCH 2005
		This is part of PUB's new initiative to have more recreational activities at the reservoirs in its efforts to enhance the bond between Singaporeans and water.
		Added Mr Yap: "There are 14 reservoirs in Singapore and besides the rain water falling directly onto the reservoirs, a large part of the water collected comes from the catchment area around each reservoir.
		A public survey held last October showed that 80 per cent of 2,000 respondents were in favour of PUB's plans to have more recreational activities at the Bedok and MacRitchie Reservoirs.
	www.getforme.com /previous2005/270305_kayakingatmacritchiereservoir.htm (599 words)

	Viewpoints: Reservoir value??? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Bedok Reservoir will have a water-sports centre with toilet facilities, a walk-in booth for visitors to rent a canoe, and a fishing deck.
		MacRitchie may be getting a visitor centre and food outlets.
		Citing safety reasons, Mr Sim said a maximum of 100 canoes would be in the reservoir at one time and qualified instructors would have to be present.
	snaffer.typepad.com /viewpoints/2004/10/reservoir_value.html (417 words)

	www.myonlinetour.com - MacRitchie Reservoir
		Today, over 100 ha of primary forest still flourish in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, particularly around the MacRitchie Reservoir area.
		Be awed by giant trees like the Jelutong (Dyera costulata) and the Seraya (Shorea curtisii).
		Drive to MacRitchie Reservoir Park and park at the car park nearest to the main (Lornie) road and walk.
	www.myonlinetour.com /poi/macritchie/index.htm (83 words)

	Mc Ritchie water tomb - Keeptouch Community Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		She left home from time to time and she would like to hang out at the scenic walks in McRitchie reservoir (that wasn't a reservoir in those days).
		Many years later, however, McRitchie reservoir was developed into a water catchments area, and the valley turned into a water reservoir as it is of today.
		The grandfather and the father were both drown to death, though not in McRitchie reservoir.
	forums.keeptouch.net /showthread.php?t=22201 (3251 words)

	Speech by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources and Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar ...
		Other reservoirs are also likely to get a piece of the action in the near future and we certainly would not rule out the possibility of seeing even activities like wakeboarding happening in the reservoirs.
		As MacRitchie is located within the nature reserves, any development will have to be done with extra care in order to protect and preserve the delicate balance of nature.
		The Bedok Reservoir Park concept plan will include the development of a watersports centre, which includes a floating pontoon for boat launches and a fishing deck, as well as other park facilities such as park lighting and a fitness corner.
	app.env.gov.sg /view.asp?id=CDS1596 (1316 words)

	News articles about Singapore's wild places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		PANDAN Reservoir may be opened to the public for water sports.
		Dr Yaacob announced last year that eight of Singapore's 14 reservoirs will be opened to the public for water sports.
		In March, the minister opened the kayak centre at MacRitchie Reservoir.
	www.wildsingapore.com /news/20050506/050620-2.htm (237 words)

	Channel News Asia : Public to be allowed to canoe at MacRitchie Reservoir
		So the public would soon be able to canoe at MacRitchie Reservoir, a move welcomed by many.
		So by opening up MacRitchie, which is in the central, I think it's very good," said one jogger at MacRitchie.
		And perhaps that idea can be brought over to the reservoir as well and getting people to do the clean up as well; and at the same time to get people to keep our water, environment clean as well.
	www.ecologyasia.com /news-archives/2005/jan-05/cna_050113_1.htm (504 words)

	Comments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The HSBC TreeTop Walk (HSBC TTW) is the highlight of an 11 km-hiking route in MacRitchie that brings you through different stages of mature secondary forest.
		The HSBC TTW is the highlight of an 11 km-hiking route in MacRitchie that brings you through different stages of mature secondary forest.
		The 11 km-route in MacRitchie is a loop trail, with trails beginning in both directions from MacRitchie Reservoir Park.
	iceyl.blogdrive.com /comments?id=183 (538 words)

	Singapore Paranormal Investigators
		During the Japanese occupation in WW2, a Shinto Shrine was built at MacRitchie Reservoir.
		It is high time for lunch.' He sat down on the bank at the side of the trail and looked away east into the haze, beyond which lay the reservoir, and the east side of the island from which he just finished work.
		The sun was already westering as they walked from the path of the country club, and the light of it was in their eyes, turning all the rolling grass fields of the catchments area to a golden haze.
	www.spi.com.sg /spi_files/shinto_shrine/investigation01.htm (5267 words)

	TANKS Travel/Places - MacRitchie Reservoir (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Although it is a pristine and well-maintained public park, MacRitchie still harbours a rather diverse range of wildlife.
		The CCA is a fairly large tract of secondary rainforest which also has Singapore's other freshwater reservoirs within it's domain.
		The more prominent of these large surfaces of freshwater bodies, are the Upper and Lower Pierce Reservoirs and Seletar Reservoir.
	sunflower.singnet.com.sg /~tanks3/singapore_macritchie.html (352 words)

	The Lonely Runner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Anyway, I did my fastest run around the Bedok Reservoir which is 4.3 km at a timing of less than 20 mins.
		Maybe there are alot of runners there and I am motivated to catch up one man to one man in front of me. And end up I ran faster than what I am targetting.
		I did 21 mins 11 secs around the reservoir of a distance of 4.3 km.
	thelonelyrunner.blogspot.com (8670 words)

	Bridgemeister - HSBC Tree Top Walk - MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is a single suspension bridge from my historical inventory of suspension bridges.
		Follow the Inventory link for more information about the inventory.
		MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore (Central Catchment Nature Reserve)
	www.bridgemeister.com /bridge.php?bid=1611 (58 words)

	KNOWLEDGE IS POWER SUPREME: Nature Retreat - MacRitchie Reservoir
		For all Nature freaks in Singapore, the MacRitchie reservoir park walking trails are one of the best you can get in Singapore.
		I think morning time is the best time to visit the reservoir park as it is very cool and the morning dew on the rich foliage is breathtaking.
		Adjoining one edge of the reservoir is the Singapore Island Country Club Golf Course and we can see the golfers teeing off there.
	esusays.blogspot.com /2005/07/nature-retreat-macritchie-reservoir.html (295 words)

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