Executive summary from the project proposal

As Singapore does not have any natural resources such as water, it is vital for the country to focus on water conservation to ensure adequate water supply for future generations. In line with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s speech during the 2015 National Day Rally, the new Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) campus aims to be “smart and green” in order to achieve the goal of being a sustainable nation. Thus, the implementation of a rainwater harvesting system would seem to be a necessary requirement for the new campus. However, it has not been finalized by the Estates Division of SIT. As a result, the team is interested in looking into a rainwater harvesting system to conserve water as such implementation would allow SIT to be a role model for other institutions to appreciate the importance of water conservation. With most of the rainwater harvesting systems currently implemented in Singapore having water storage tanks on the roof, the idea of an additional underground storage tank is proposed. This will maximize the potential of water conservation through a rainwater harvesting system. The implementation of a rainwater harvesting system will certainly benefit the campus in reducing utilities expenses, preparing for shortage of water during dry seasons and saving potable water for greater purposes. As a result, this proposal aims to convince the Estates Division of SIT to finalize the implementation of a rainwater harvesting system in the new campus in Punggol.