Rowing, Canoe-kayak

Location

Situated at the heart of the up-and-coming Marina South district, the Marina Reservoir is an iconic venue with Singapore’s business and financial district as its backdrop.

History

With the recent completion of the Marina Barrage in 2008, the newly-created Marina Reservoir is a choice venue for a wide range of water-based activities including hosting the canoe-kayak and rowing events.

The area includes a one-kilometre straight race course for canoeing and rowing activities. The Singapore Canoe Marathon 2009 was staged at the Marina Reservoir in January 2009.

The on-land staging of canoeing and rowing competitions is along a portion of Gardens by the Bay – a new 32-hectare park next to the Marina Reservoir. With an extensive water frontage along the Marina Reservoir, the Gardens will provide an excellent vantage point.

The facilities at the reservoir during Singapore 2010 include a boat-storage shed for up to 200 boats, a boat-washing area, toilets and showers, and a doping-control station. A seating gallery for approximately 1,000 spectators will be constructed.

How to get there

Venue is located off Rhu Cross Road, before the Marina Bay Golf Course Entrance. Road access is from Stadium Way (Near the Indoor Stadium), or Fort Road. Bus service 158 – Stops in front of Costa Rhu Condominium. It is also served by the Stadium MRT Station.