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New sustainability gallery opens at Gardens by the Bay

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Source : Shabana Begum, 13 /11 /2025, The Straits Times

A new Sustainability Gallery has been inaugurated at Gardens by the Bay. Located near the MRT station, it includes a rain garden the size of a basketball court, designed to illustrate how nature can help manage flooding in urban areas. This garden uses flood-resistant plants and porous soil to filter rainwater, remove impurities and regulate water flow to the Marina Reservoir. More than 60 plant species have been selected for their ability to withstand significant variations in water levels.

The gallery covers a total area of 1,200sqm and highlights all of the park's ecological initiatives: reducing the energy and water consumption of the Supertrees, limiting waste, and protecting biodiversity. Interactive screens allow visitors to learn about these actions and even make personal commitments to climate action. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the park's sustainability efforts and encourage the public to participate in the ecological transition.

This project was financially supported by Kikkoman Singapore, which invested $500,000 in the construction of the gallery. Since 2010, the Japanese company has already contributed $1.5 million to other ecological projects in the park, such as the improvement of Kingfisher Lake and the creation of Kingfisher Wetlands, a natural area home to 200 plant species, including mangroves with high CO₂ absorption capacity.

Gardens by the Bay is also continuing its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. Thanks to more energy-efficient technologies, the park has reduced its energy consumption by around 30%. Nearly 40% of its energy needs are now covered by green sources such as solar and biomass. The Supertrees themselves are partly powered by solar panels, and horticultural waste from the island is converted into energy used to heat and cool the greenhouses.