The beach at Punggol Point - now cleaned up and freed of the boatels and boats that added colour to the landscape.

The end of the road offered a lot to those who did brave the journey. There was first and foremost the cluster of seafood restaurants that drew many with the reward of reputedly some of the best and freshest seafood dishes on the menu in which service always seemed to begin with the customary basin in which one found the table’s utensils and teacups, cleansed in the water that the basin held. There was also the weekend crowd that came: those armed with rods to fish at the jetty, or board a boat to attempt to reel in a bigger catch offshore – which invariably included a lot of Ikan Sembilang; and those who sought to satisfy a need for speed planing over the water on waterskis – either off Punggol Point or at nearby Coney Island. For some, Punggol Point also offered a quiet escape from the fast moving concrete world that was taking over much of the rest of Singapore – the fishing village it hosted by the sea adding to the rustic charm that the area already held.

Punggol Point before the big change that took place at the end of the 1980s and in the early 1990s (source: http://picas.nhb.gov.sg).

The last I saw of that Punggol Point and of Punggol Road was at a time when I was still in my youth, and with the distractions of a decade when I made the transition from being a curious child to adulthood, a decade that probably saw the most significant change in Singapore’s rural landscape – the 1980s, the clearing of Punggol as it was at the end of the 1980s seemed to have passed me by. Some business at Punggol Point like the seafood restaurants and boatels did have an extended lease of life, but they too went in the early 1990s, and Punggol, as with much of Singapore, was to be changed forever.

Looking west today towards what was the area close to the mouth of Sungei Punggol.

I was to discover how much has changed as I made my way over the weekend for the first time in over two decades to Punggol Point for the official opening of Punggol Point Walk and Punggol Point Park. The journey was there of course now made a lot easier by the Tampines Expressway (TPE) which runs below an elevated stretch of Punggol Road, no longer was there a need to make one’s way over Upper Serangoon Road to the start of that long and narrow Punggol Road. There wasn’t much that I had expected to see that would have reminded me of the old Punggol Road and Punggol Point, as I tirelessly drove along what is now a wide dual carriageway, flanked not by attap and zince roofed houses and greenery, but by the new HDB estate that has risen out of the ashes of the old Punggol. A surprise awaited at the last stretch of the road – the dual carriageway merged, after a wide junction into a stretch on which for a moment, gave me a feeling that I was on my way to that old Punggol Point. Flanked by a line of trees which provided cover to the short but winding stretch of road, it did look as if I was heading down the old Punggol Road – which this stretch was a part of, kept almost as it might have been as a heritage road. Althought the ‘Tracks’ of Punggol Road were gone, there is still a couple of familar streets – one Ponggol Seventeenth Avenue brings with it memories I have of campfires and walks by a narrow beach that led to the mouth of Sungei Punggol. It is after the next familiar name, Ponggol Twenty-Fourth Avenue, that the realisation sinks in that it is not to that old Punggol Point that I was heading to, as the break in the cover of trees reveals the brand new world which will attempt to retain some of that rustic charm that the old Punggol Point had been known for.

The tree lined stretch of road that leads to the end - reminiscent of the Punggol Road of the days gone by.

Past the Outward Bound School, I soon arrived at the end of the road. Desperate to see what Punggol Point has become, I quickly make my way up a viewing deck, which I was to find out later, shaped like a ship. The viewing deck offered a wonderful panorama of the Straits of Johor and Pasir Gudang beyond the jetty which it overlooked, where stakes used to moor boats and the boats tied to them would have once greeted the eye. On both sides, a beach that looked a lot cleaner than the one I remembered ran up and down the coastline, cleared of the boatels and the stilted houses of a Malay kampung that once stood close to the water’s edge. The beach, and perhaps the jetty are perhaps what can connect us with the past, and a reminder in the form of a National Heritage Board sign of an unfortunate and tragic episode in our history that took place on the beach – the Sook Ching Massacre.

The jetty today.

The lookout that I stepped on to, is part of what is a 1.2 km promenade and park, the Punggol Point Walk and Punggol Point Park, which is one of three thematic zones of the $16.7 million 4.9 km long Punggol Promenade project undertaken by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) that was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on 20 Nov 2011. This is a component of its Parks and Waterbodies and Identities Plans which aims to open up and introduce new recreational activities and amenities to coastal areas, and also preserve the laid-back and village-like appeal that the areas are known for. Punggol Promenade will link up two recreational clusters at Punggol Point and Punggol East, as well as link to the park connectors along Punggol Reservoir and Serangoon Reservoir. This will form a continuous 17 km loop around the north-eastern part of Singapore. The two other thematic zones are the 1.3 km Riverside Walk which anchors a growing recreational cluster at Punggol East which opened in March this year and a 2.5 km Nature Walk, scheduled to be completed next year.

Punggol Point Walk and Punggol Point Walk was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on 20 Nov 2011.

Ms Penny Low, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, speaking at the opening.

Location Plan of Punggol Promenade and Punggol Point Walk and Punggol Point Park. © Urban Redevelopment Authority. All rights reserved.

A dragon who's eyes were painted by DPM Teo used in a dragon dance performance at the opening.

Dragon dance performance by Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC residents.

The Punggol Point Park offers a lot more besides the viewing deck and the beach, there are also the calm of Lily Ponds, a 81 metre by 10 metre Event Plaza and a Children’s Playground to draw families to enjoy the newly opened park. There is certainly more to look forward to – a reserve site has been released by the URA for sale by tender for food and beverage development – which will perhaps see the return of seafood to the area, and a horse-riding school will also soon open. The Promenade at Punggol Point Walk will feature both a 3 metre wide cycling track for use by cyclists and roller skaters and a parallel 3 metre wide footpath constructed of simulated timber. A sustainable approach is in fact adopted in the selection of materials for use in the project that also involves the use of permeable Tegula pavers on hard scaped area which eliminate the need for drainage systems, the use of bio-swales to filter surface run-offs and the use of Laterite earth.

The Lily Pond.

Besides the mobile ice-cream vendor - there is now a lot more to attract those with children to visit the park and promenade.

The Children's Playground. © Urban Redevelopment Authority. All rights reserved.

Footpaths and cycling paths at the waterfront promenade. © Urban Redevelopment Authority. All rights reserved.

I must say that although I didn’t really find much of the old Punggol Point that I might have hoped for, I am grateful to have taken the opportunity to visit the area. The drive through the heritage road did help trigger a few memories that I have stored away, as did my walk around the new park. While much of the old world rustic charm has inevitably been lost, there is still some of that charm that is left to draw vistors to the area and to also draw me back not just for the chance to escape from the urban world, but also for the opportunity it offers me to rediscover and reconnect with a part of Singapore I have might have almost forgotten about.

Punggol Beach morning glow

It is already afternoon by the time I finish writing this post. This morning, it was mostly a cloudy sunrise. Left home at about 6.45am and cycled through Punggol Waterway, past Punggol Marina Country Club, Punggol Beach, Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, through Lorong Halus Wetland and all the way to Pasir Ris Beach Park and back. Quite an intense workout but fun. Weather is great. Most of the heavy clouds have cleared. Sunny day with blue sky at the point of writing this.

A few things to note. There is a signboard at the Punggol PCN crossing heading to Punggol Marina Country Club – a signal crossing is estimated to be completed around January 2012. By that I assume there will be a traffic light there. Good but I wish it could have been done faster. Lots of traffic already at this crossing and heavy vehicles are constantly passing by.

Another thing to note – there are barricades at the Nature Walk section of Punggol Promenade. The barrier near Punggol Waterway has a door to pass through. But the one near Punggol Beach is totally blocked. Cross the bushes on your left (if coming from Punggol Waterway track) or your right (if coming from Punggol Jetty) and use the makeshift crossing instead. Beware of the wide gaps at the bridge.

Till the next post, have a wonderful Sunday!

Tents are set up at Punggol Promenade, in front of Popeye, along the tracks at Nature Walk of Punggol Promenade all the way to Punggol Jetty. Newly planted, the plants look young and green. If you want to take a look, come on and drop by here.

People participating in the Plant-a-Tree Day at Punggol Promenade, Serangoon Reservoir

This morning it rained slightly. Pictures taken after the rain.

Storm Clouds after the rain, a view of Lorong Halus Wetland

Sunrise at Lorong Halus Wetland

Sunrise over Coney Island

Have a great Saturday, everybody!

Last Sunday, I ventured out further along the Nature Walk track along the Punggol Promenade opposite Coney Island. Had to stop at the second bridge because the bicycle gear got stuck and made a u-turn to push the bicycle. Managed to get some pictures before I left.

To recap, let’s have a look at the Punggol Promenade map again. Click to see a larger view.

Punggol Promenade Coastal Walk

After crossing the circular bridge at Punggol Waterway, Serangoon Reservoir, walk along the boardwalk to reach this bridge. There are barriers at both entrance so need to slide under it.

Red Bridge at Nature Walk, Punggol Promenade

After that, the red track starts. The track is a mixture of soil, sand and stones. After the red bridge, take a breather along here – with a view of Serangoon Reservoir.

Nature Walk Track

A shelter here with some protection from the rain.

One of the shelters along the way

Further up, more views of the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam.

A View of Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

More Views along the Nature Walk track. The opposite river bank is Coney Island.

Coney Island on the opposite riverbank

More trees will be planted along the grass patches.

More trees to be planted along the Nature Walk

Here is the viewing boardwalk with plenty of seats to rest and to simply enjoy the views.

The Boardwalk at the Nature Walk, Punggol Promenade

Further up is another bridge. After the bridge, there are more viewing platforms.

Viewing Platform at Serangoon Reservoir

Serangoon Reservoir West Dam is around the next stop. The way across is not passable at the moment. Have to wait until the Nature Track at Coney Island is ready I suppose.

Coney Island West Dam

The next section is the Punggol Point Walk track heading towards the Jetty Point and Punggol Beach.

I am not too sure at the moment if the opening of Punggol Waterway on 23 October 2011 coincides with the Punggol Promenade along this section. Have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, it is wednesday, mid-week. Hold on tight till the weekends!

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Then and Now : Punggol Waterway/Punggol Promenade at Serangoon Reservoir
Punggol Promenade – Faraway and Near Views of Punggol Point Walk and Nature Walk
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Punggol Promenade – 3 Different Views – at Lorong Halus Wetland
Punggol Reservoir and Serangoon Reservoir Viewing Platforms

Dramatic clouds over Punggol Waterway/Punggol Promenade at Serangoon Reservoir

This picture was taken with my Panasonic LX5 instead of the Nikon DSLR since the battery died. Still captured the vibrant color on that day. The little black dots on the top left corner are not dust spots. Birds are forever flying in and out of frame. Very jaw-dropping to see when the birds dive down into the water to catch food. I have a few other panoramic pictures which I will post later.

Also there are some pictures of the Nature Walk along the Punggol Promenade section. The path is rustic as intended. Due to the heavy rain, the path is very muddy. Again this section is not completed. Very tall heavy cranes and big lorries are at work here. Venture at your risk.

Till later, have a great day.

Here is a bit of a recap to look at the progression of then and now.

Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir
Then

Looking down at Punggol Waterway

Take a closer look at the riverbed. The green plants had just been planted then. Now they are grown – looking lush and green.

Now

Green landscaping at Punggol Waterway

Seats and Plant Pots
Then

Seats and Pots for the Plants?

I suspected back then that these structures could be seats and pots. This turns out to be true as can be seen in this photo taken yesterday.

Now

Young Trees planted in pots/seats at Punggol Promenade, Serangoon Reservoir

Track at Punggol Promenade, Serangoon Reservoir leading to Punggol Beach
Then

Trail at Punggol Prominade heading to Punggol Beach?

Looked like a concrete cement track then. Now there are wooden planks for a boardwalk.

Now

Boardwalk at Punggol Promenade leading to Nature Walk and Punggol Beach

The Red Bridge at Nature Walk, Punggol Promenade
Then

Red Bridge along Punggol Promenade

No close-up picture of that red bridge before, except a far-away view taken from Lorong Halus Wetland, as seen here. The red rails are made of metal and face a small river, another stream of water leading to Serangoon Reservoir.

Now

Red Bridge at Nature Walk, Punggol Promenade

So what is the view on the left side of the bridge? This beautiful view.

River - a view from the left side of the red bridge

The workers were doing more construction works beyond this point so this was where I stopped. Will have more updates later.

I have been photographing Lorong Halus Wetland for several months now. Seen many changes under different types of weather. When it rains, naturally everybody runs for shelter. Rain forces time to stand still at least for a while. All the plans for the next hour has to be put aside while waiting for mother nature to subside. While waiting it allows time for self reflection, melt the stress away and simply to stand still and stare.

I was caught in a thunderstorm last Friday. On the one day that I brought the tripod along for a sunrise photo shoot, there was no sun. I saw the dark clouds on the horizon at Pulau Ubin but thought there was still enough time to head back. I was too distracted trying to photograph the sea otters and did not notice the rolling thunder clouds coming from the opposite direction – the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam. Yes, there are sea otters! Sorry there are no good pictures to show but I will always cherish that sight. The sea otters consist of a family of about two adults and three babies. What a sight!

[Update : Found a Flickr picture of the sea otters here, taken by Swee Kin Lim : http://www.flickr.com/photos/limsweekin/5682927298/ . Another nice picture here from Sinkasa - http://sinkasa.blogspot.com/2011/05/lorong-halus.html. Very cool ]

Anyway, the point of this post is to show the other views of Lorong Halus Wetland during a rainstorm. There is serenity in the landscape during the rainstorm. During heavy rain, it may not be the best time to photograph then. Wait a while for the rain to subside then go out there and shoot. Cover the lens with a plastic bag for protection. The best time for bird watching is during a quiet lull in the rain. There are eagles, sparrows, herons, egrets flying about.

The next time it rains, don’t be in a hurry to rush off just yet. Take a few moments to soak in the serenity. Peace.

Bird flying during the rain

Under the Red Bridge to Lorong Halus Wetland

It is pouring rain!

Lorong Halus Wetland Grassland

High water level during the rain at Serangoon Reservoir

The Serangoon Reservoir East Dam during the rain

The entrance to Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir

There are a few interesting sights. Especially this one.

Tiny tugboat pulling a gigantic crane on boat

Tugboat to Crane : "I pull and you follow. Who's stronger now?" Sail away sail away.....

Punggol Beach on an early saturday morning

Sunrise at Punggol Beach

Size does matters Or rather it matters not when you are on water. The small can be mighty :p.

A significant new sight at Pasir Gudang : a rig or platform with crane on it (or whatever the correct term is). This can be seen just slightly behind the crane in the first photo. Don’t think it was there before. Hmm, what is that for?

The last photo shows that Punggol Promenade at Punggol Beach is still barricaded and not opened yet. Does anybody knows when is the opening date?

Punggol Promenade is still barricaded but a walk along the right side of Punggol Beach reveals some views of the area. Yesterday I was at Coney Island and the photos taken from there show another side view of the Punggol Point Walk to the Nature Walk

Here’s the map for easy reference. Click for larger view.

Punggol Promenade Coastal Walk

How to Get to Punggol Beach

By Bus : Important Notice - Bus No. 82 no longer go to Punggol Beach (end of Punggol Road). Bus No. 82 now ends at Punggol Bus Interchange. From Punggol Interchange, take Bus No. 84 to reach Punggol Beach.

By MRT : Stop at Punggol MRT, go to Punggol Bus Interchange, then take Bus No. 84.

Punggol Promenade – Punggol Beach, Jetty and Punggol Point Walk

Here is the Punggol Promenade signboard on the right side of Punggol Beach – entrance to the Coastal Walk.

Entrance to Punggol Promenade at Punggol Beach

Entrance to Punggol Jetty

Fishing at Punggol Jetty

Punggol Beach with a view of the Viewing Gallery

The Boardwalk at Punggol Promenade Punggol Point Walk

Railing at Punggol Promenade Jetty Point Walk

Punggol Promenade Boardwalk

Punggol Promenade Boardwalk - facing Coney Island

Views of Punggol Beach and Punggol Point Walk as viewed from Coney Island

Jetty Point Walk shoreline as viewed from Coney Island

Punggol Beach

Punggol Promenade - viewing boardwalk along Jetty Point Walk

Red Bridge

Coney Island West Dam

Start of Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

After the Coney Island West Dam, the track for Nature Walk begins. The circular viewing gallery design is similar to the one seen at Punggol Reservoir dam.

Viewing Gallery at at Nature Walk facing Serangoon Reservoir

Serangoon Reservoir - between Coney Island and Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

For those going on the CSC Walk @Punggol Promenade on 9 September 2011, have fun! I will have a closer look during the weekends.

Usually the sunrise can be seen from across the Serangoon Reservoir, on the trees edges and shoreline of the Lorong Halus Wetland.

This was taken about 6.50am.

Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir - taken from Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk

It was still dark and the sky darken shortly after taking this picture. It was like a torchlight had been switched off. Five minutes later, this scene came about.

A deeper sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir

Like a light had been turned on. The red hue stayed a wee bit longer this time.

At another morning, the sunrise was more a golden yellow than the red hue.

Golden Sunrise at Lorong Halus Wetland

But yesterday, it was a different story and completely opposite sunrise condition in the morning.

Instead of the golden or red hue coming from the direction of Lorong Halus Wetland, it came from the opposite direction – Punggol Waterway. This was about 7:00am.

Sunrise at Punggol Waterway

Even after lingering for a while, couldn’t see the sun at all. Just golden red clouds and the greyish blue clouds.

It is always a surprise and delight to photograph the scenes in this area. I never get bored because every single day is a different story.

As they say – find the light! Happy shooting!

Ventured over the green fence today to have a closer look. Here are the pictures. Sand and cranes dotted the landscape along the Nature Walk route of Punggol Promenade as viewed from the shoreline of Coney Island, next to the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam. At the end of the stones shoreline, the purple morning glory plants grow in abundance along the sandy shoreline. Mimosa plants also grow along edges of the shoreline.

I wonder if the Nature/Rustic Park that will be opened in Coney Island will be at the other end of the shoreline, maybe nearer towards the Jetty Point side.

The other side view of Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

Coney Island stone edges from Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

Coney Island Greenery

Mimosa Plant

Morning Glory Plants along the sandy shoreline of Coney Island

Construction works on-going along Punggol Prominade Nature Walk

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Punggol Promenade : Jetty Point Walk to Riverside Walk
Recap on Singapore Coney Island
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This post is for anyone who has not been here before and wish to come here. The starting point is Lorong Halus Wetland. For various links and photos on Lorong Halus Wetland and how to get there, click here.

Facing the red bridge at Serangoon Reservoir, you see this view of the entrance to Lorong Halus Wetland.

Entrance to Lorong Halus Wetland facing the red bridge

If coming from Pasir Ris Farmway 3, you get this view when entering Lorong Halus Wetland. Turn right at the end of the road and go to the front entrance as shown in the above picture.

Lorong Halus Wetland on the right

Follow the gravel path as shown below. Easy to see which path because the path in the opposite direction is barricaded. Follow the river bank. Wear steady shoes as the gravel path is rather uneven and gets muddy after the rain.

Sunrise when birds are active

Gravel Path to Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

Early morning, birds are flying about and tiny flies dance in the air searching for food. The best part of early sunrise, there are lesser people about.

Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

Some mornings, the sunrise is simply spectacular.

The path back to Lorong Halus Wetland at sunrise

Mid morning at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam Path

These are favourite spots for birdwatchers. For those on bicycles, follow the reservoir edge and push the bike over the slight incline next to the fence. If you cross over further on the right side, there is a drain there. Be prepared to carry your bike across and be careful not to fall.

Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

After crossing the grass field, you see this tar road in front of the dam.

Road at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

The road leads to Pasir Ris. There is a barricade there. For those on bicycles, slide under or at the sides, then turn right to either return to Lorong Halus Wetland or back home to Pasir Ris and beyond.

Serangoon Reservoir East Dam

For those heading to Coney Island, follow the green railing to the end of the road and climb over.

Hope you find your way here. Have fun!

I received an email today about CSC Walk @Punggol Promenade on Friday, 9 September 2011. Free for Public Officers and PUB Staff. From 4.30am to 7pm. Starting point from Punggol Point at Punggol Beach Jetty. Registration close on 19 August 2011. For more details, click here : CSC Walk @Punggol Promenade

Before the official opening of Punggol Promenade, let’s have a recap of what had been photographed before.

Punggol Promenade Map (from http://pubrc.org.sg/events.html)

Punggol Promenade Coastal Walk

Click on picture for enlarge view.

Punggol Point Walk (1.2km)

The Punggol Point Walk stretching 1.2km from the Punggol Jetty to the Serangoon West Dam offers scenic seaview of Johor and the shoreline of Coney Island. At that time, the place looked completed but we were barred from entering.

Punggol Jetty

Viewing Platform at Punggol Jetty

Punggol Promenade at Punggol Point

Nature Walk from Punggol Point Punggol Promenade

Nature Walk (2.4km)

This nature walk starts/ends from the Serangoon West Dam to the second bridge of the waterway along the banks of Serangoon Reservoir/Sungei Serangoon. Have a closer look of Coney Island shoreline. From the map, there are shelters and fishing decks along the way. These pictures were taken from the Serangoon East Dam and Lorong Halus Wetland gravel trail.

Bridge at Nature Walk, Punggol Promenade

Sunset at Serangoon Reservoir

Punggol Promenade Nature Walk

Nature Park at Punggol Promenade

Red Bridge to Lorong Halus Wetland

Sunrise at Lorong Halus Wetland on Sunday Morning

Riverside Walk (1.3km)

Reflection in Serangoon Reservoir

Sunset at Jalan Halus Wetland

Twilight at Lorong Halus Wetland

Coming Soon

Looking forward to the opening of these places. A great way to get close to nature with groups of friends, family or just spend time alone.

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There are barricades at the Punggol Promenade next to the red bridge. So there is no close up pictures of the inner works progression just yet. Hopefully things are progressing up to speed. Even on Sundays, I see construction works going on.

Map (click for larger view)

Map at entrance of red bridge to Lorong Halus Wetland

Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir

Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir

Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir

Punggol Waterway at Serangoon Reservoir

Vertical Landscape of Punggol Waterway, Serangoon Reservoir

Close up of circular bridge at Punggol Waterway, Serangoon Reservoir

Close to sunset at Punggol Waterway, Serangoon Reservoir

Vertical view of Circular Bridge at Punggol Waterway, Serangoon Reservoir

The circular bridge here is of similar design to the one at Punggol Reservoir. There is another bridge as seen in the photo below – still under construction.

Another bridge being built at Punggol Promenade

Sunset viewed from Lorong Halus Wetland

Sunset at Lorong Halus Wetland

Sunset at Serangoon Reservoir

Punggol Promenade near Serangoon Reservoir Dam Opposite Coney Island

Punggol Promenade Opposite Coney Island

Punggol Promenade viewed from Serangoon Reservoir Dam

Close up of Punggol Promenade opposite Coney Island

The whitish column on the left frame is the Punggol Promenade. Great view for a nature walk and a cycling track. Opposite is Coney Island. The danger signs on the boays are wonderful resting places for birds. In this picture, there is a bird perching there.

Sunset at Serangoon Reservoir Dam

Sunset at Serangoon Reservoir Dam

Serangoon Reservoir Dam at Sunset

The red streaks will appear from 7.15pm onwards. So don’t be in a hurry to leave just yet. Even after 7.30pm, the sunset lingers and twilight appears. On that particular day, there is almost an aurora like appearance to that sunset. Those two streaks in the above picture I am too sure what they are, certainly not dust. Could be birds streaking by. Those pictures are taken at the water’s edge. If you are there, don’t be surprise to hear sudden loud splashing sounds – there are fishes in the water.

Haven’t been there in August. Will see if there is time during the weekends. Enjoy the pictures!

SBS Transit will be adding 492 more trips per week to the Sengkang and Punggol LRT systems to cater to the increase in ridership demand. These will be implemented from Monday, 8 August 2011. As a result, commuters will enjoy shorter waiting times and enhanced travel capacity.

On the Sengkang West Loop, 34 more trips will be added daily during the weekday peak hours. In the mornings, between 6.45am and 8.45am, 16 more trips will be operated which will reduce waiting time from the current 4 minutes to 3.2 minutes. During the evening peak hours from 6.15pm to 8.30pm, 18 new trips will be added and commuters will find their waiting time reduced by 1.3 minutes to 4 minutes. Even the off peak hours, between 8.45am and 6.15pm, will see shorter waiting time with the addition of 33 new trips per week day. On weekends, a total of 47 new trips will be operated throughout the day from 10am to 11pm. This means 20 extra trips on Saturdays and 27 new trips on Sundays and public holidays.

On the Sengkang East Loop, 12 more new trips will be added a day during the evening peak hours which will reduce waiting time to three minutes, down from the current 4 minutes. Similarly, over at the Punggol East Loop, ten new trips will be operated daily during the morning peak hours to enhance capacity.

http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/press/2011-08-02-01.aspx

Sunrise
This was about 7.30am. Mist shrouded the landscape and the sunrise left a golden glow on the grassland.

Sunrise at Punggol Promenade

Early Morning
About two hours later, the change in landscape. Grey clouds appeared and not long after, it started to rain.

Early Morning at Punggol Promenade

Late Evening
After the rain, late in the evening about 6pm, a beautiful sky with amazing clouds formation gave a contrasting landscape as compared to the morning scenery.

Late Evening at Punggol Promenade

The advantage to visit a place regularly at different times of the day, you get to see the various scenery and changing lights due to the weather. Try it at your home place and observe the various changing landscape.

Have a great weekend!

The seemingly large moon glowed and lit up the beautiful and starry night sky. Its glow also managed to create an equally bright moon reflection in the waters of Punggol Promenade. Such a peaceful and tranquil night scenery photo in urban Singapore.

See below for the full story.