Lower Peirce Reservoir Pavilion — Attraction in Singapore

Kalang (old spelling of “Kallang”) River Reservoir was officially opened on 26 March 1912 by then Governor John Anderson. For the event, a commemorative stone was specially imported from Aswan, Egypt, and laid at the reservoir near this location.

Lower Peirce Reservoir, officially opened on 26 March 1912, is the second-oldest impounding reservoir in Singapore. Built at the lower portion of Kallang River in 1910, the reservoir was originally known as Kalang (Kallang) River Reservoir.

A decade later, in 1922, the reservoir was renamed Peirce Reservoir in honour of the service of Robert Peirce, the municipal engineer who served in the position from 1901 to 1916.

In 1970, the Public Utilities Board engaged Binnie & Partners (Singapore) to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of a new reservoir in the vicinity of Peirce Reservoir as well as to implement the project.

The site was found to be suitable and construction started in May 1972. The works included the building of a 30-metre-high, 350-metre-long earth dam upstream of the existing dam, hence creating a new reservoir upstream of the existing one. This new reservoir was named Upper Peirce Reservoir, while the older reservoir was accordingly renamed Lower...

Really pretty place for photos and to enjoy the scenery, especially in the evenings. From the main pedastrian areas, the sunset is right behind the pavilion, which makes for a very nice photo. It's also a good space to do some evening yoga by the grass patches. One thing though, the photos shouldn't be something that you'd purposely make your way here for, as there's nothing much else other than this pavilion.

I'll come here for runs and hikes, yes, but not solely for people-based photography. Lower Seletar Rocket tower makes for a...

After traversing the whole length of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, followed by that of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 1 (the "Ang Mo Kio side" of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park), I decided to walk further down to Lower Peirce Reservoir Park. On hindsight, I think I was crazy to have done so! But it was definitely not a wasted effort, as I was greeted by the beautiful blue of the reservoir upon arrival. A pity I didn't have the time to explore the various trails there. I'm sure it would have been an...