• Pulau Semakau (or Semakau Island) is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore.
  • Why study Pulau Semakau? As part of a Level 4000 GIS module, my group assignment was to analyse satellite images to provide insights into real-world problems.
  • On 29 July 1975, parliament passed the proposal for the reclamation of Pulau Semakau in order to develop the island into a petrochemical complex.
  • During one of those vacations, one of the researchers organized a day trip to Pulau Semakau to collect botanical samples for the herbarium.
  • This tour to Pulau Semakau is not a visit to a pristine island of serenity or for a relaxed sunbath on a sparkling beach of tranquility.
  • Go on an intertidal walk and see corals and water spiders at Pulau Semakau. ... Pulau Semakau is one of the best places to bird-watch in Singapore.
  • The original Pulau Semakau which was not buried by the landfill construction has an enormous intertidal area which is rich in amazing wildlife.
  • Pulau Semakau (or Semakau Island) is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore.
  • To create space for the landfill, a 7-kilometer perimeter rock bund was built in the sea to conjoin Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng.
  • Basically the Semakau Landfill is situated on the eastern side of the island, and was formed by the union of Pulau Sakeng which is also known as Pulau Seking.