en.Wedoany.com Reported - Singapore's National Water Agency (PUB) has appointed Jacobs to conduct a feasibility study for a potential new seawater desalination plant, aiming to explore innovative desalination concepts to enhance land efficiency and strengthen long-term water security.
As one of the world's most densely populated countries with extremely limited land resources, Singapore continues to invest in advanced water technologies to support a reliable and sustainable water supply. This study will evaluate design options aimed at optimizing limited land resources, including concepts utilizing multi-story structures and deep basement facilities to house treatment plants. The assessment will also cover how desalination infrastructure can be integrated into Singapore's urban environment while maintaining operational efficiency and future scalability.
The study will also examine the feasibility of dual-mode facilities capable of treating both seawater and freshwater. This approach could provide greater operational flexibility and resilience during periods of fluctuating weather conditions and water resource availability. Jacobs will provide consulting services covering conceptual design development, treatment technology assessment, construction methodology analysis, lifecycle cost evaluation, and risk assessment.
Seawater desalination is a key component of Singapore's long-term water strategy, helping to diversify water sources and reduce vulnerability to drought, climate variability, and changing rainfall patterns. Advanced desalination technologies are gaining increasing global deployment as countries seek to enhance water resilience in response to population growth, urbanization, and climate-related pressures.
This appointment continues Jacobs' long-standing involvement in Singapore's water sector. Previous major projects delivered in collaboration with PUB include the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, NEWater facilities, Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Tuas Water Reclamation Plant, and New Kranji Water Reclamation Plant. According to Jacobs, experience gained from large-scale desalination projects in Singapore, Australia, and the United States will support this feasibility study.
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