Saturday 7 Jul 07 marks the reopening of the facilities at Chek Jawa Wetland, Pulau Ubin. Well-known for its diversity of marine life and special habitats, Chek Jawa was saved from reclamation when nature enthusiasts lobbied MND to conserve this biodiversity-rich area.
After a few years in operation, Chek Jawa was closed in mid 2005 for the redevelopment plans which included constructing a 1.1km boardwalk around the coastal area and into the mangrove swamps. An old English house was also refurbished and conserved to function as an interpretative and educational centre for Chek Jawa. Amongst other features are a 20m tall lookout tower and a pontoon and looking platform which lowers itself to nearly the sea-floor level so that observers can see the sea life on the seabed when the tides are at their lowest.
If you're interested, go visit the newly reopened facilities in Chek Jawa! For more information, visit the NParks website for updates.
#1 : House #1 - Interpretative and Education Centre.
#2 : A shot of the coastal boardwalk from the House #1 jetty
#3 : Approaching the pontoon and the viewing hammerhead deck
#4 : Viewing deck with transparent viewing panels to see the seabed
#5 : Coastal boardwalk with rest shelter
After a few years in operation, Chek Jawa was closed in mid 2005 for the redevelopment plans which included constructing a 1.1km boardwalk around the coastal area and into the mangrove swamps. An old English house was also refurbished and conserved to function as an interpretative and educational centre for Chek Jawa. Amongst other features are a 20m tall lookout tower and a pontoon and looking platform which lowers itself to nearly the sea-floor level so that observers can see the sea life on the seabed when the tides are at their lowest.
If you're interested, go visit the newly reopened facilities in Chek Jawa! For more information, visit the NParks website for updates.
#1 : House #1 - Interpretative and Education Centre.
#2 : A shot of the coastal boardwalk from the House #1 jetty
#3 : Approaching the pontoon and the viewing hammerhead deck
#4 : Viewing deck with transparent viewing panels to see the seabed
#5 : Coastal boardwalk with rest shelter