Central Water Catchment

This article is about the water catchment located in the North Region of Singapore. For the nature reserve located within it, see Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

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Planning Area in North Region, Singapore

Central Water Catchment

Planning Area

Other transcription(s)
• Chinese| 中央集水区 (Simplified)
中央集水區 (Traditional)
Zhōngyāng Jíshuǐqū (Pinyin)
Tiong-iong Chi̍p-chúi-khu (Hokkien POJ)
• Malay| Kawasan Tadahan Air Tengah (Rumi)
کاوسن تادهن اءير تڠه (Jawi)
• Tamil| மத்திய நீர் நீர்ப்பிடிப்பு
Mattiya nīr nīrppiṭippu (Transliteration)

From top left to right: Panoramic view of Upper Peirce Reservoir, Sunset at Lower Peirce Reservoir, TreeTop Walk, MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Chestnut Nature Park, Upper Seletar Reservoir

Location of Central Water Catchment in Singapore

Central Water Catchment

Location of Central Water Catchment within Singapore

Coordinates: 01°22′N 103°48′E﻿ / ﻿1.367°N 103.800°E﻿ / 1.367; 103.800
Country|  Singapore
Region| North Region

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CDC|

* North West CDC
* Central CDC

Town councils|

* Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council
* Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council

Constituencies|

* Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
* Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

Government

• Mayor| North West CDC

* Alex Yam

Central CDC

* Denise Phua

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• Members of Parliament| Holland-Bukit Timah GRC

* Edward Chia

Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

* Chee Hong Tat

Area

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• Total

| 37.1 km2 (14.3 sq mi)
• Rank| 5th
Postal district|

The Central Water Catchment, also known as the Central Catchment Area, is a designated planning area and one of the two main water catchments of Singapore. The country's main reservoirs—MacRitchie, Upper Seletar, Upper Peirce, and Lower Peirce—are in the central catchment area.[2]

The Central Water Catchment lies in the geographical centre of the city and is largely home to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, which houses several other recreational sites, including the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, and the River Safari.

## Wildlife

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MacRitchie Reservoir has resident animals such as birds, monkeys, and monitor lizards. The Treetop Walk, a one-way suspension bridge, is a popular attraction for birdwatchers and tourists.[citation needed]

The monkeys at MacRitchie Reservoir are infamous for attacking people out of aggression and in search of food.[3] These attacks have occasionally led to injuries among visitors.[4] The National Parks Board has put up signs all over the reservoir, instructing people on what to do when they encounter monkeys.[citation needed]

Birds such as the white-bellied sea eagle can be found in the Upper Seletar Reservoir.[5]

## References

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1. ^ Central Water Catchment (Planning Area, Singapore) – Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location
2. ^ Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Archived 22 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine, National Parks Board, retrieved 4 June 2009.
3. ^ agitation triggered by intimidationArchived 10 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine
4. ^ migration (24 October 2014). "Monkey see, monkey do: 5 monkey hot spots in Singapore". The Straits Times. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
5. ^ "The eagles of Upper Seletar Reservoir". birdsrule.wordpress.com. 29 November 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2025.[better source needed]

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Places in Singapore by region

Listed by planning areas

Central|

* Central Area (City centre)
* Bishan
* Bukit Merah
* Bukit Timah
* Downtown Core
* Geylang
* Kallang
* Marina East
* Marina South
* Marine Parade
* Museum
* Newton
* Novena
* Orchard
* Outram
* Queenstown
* River Valley
* Rochor
* Singapore River
* Southern Islands
* Straits View
* Tanglin
* Toa Payoh

East|

* Bedok
* Changi
* Changi Bay
* Pasir Ris
* Paya Lebar
* Tampines

North|

* Central Water Catchment
* Lim Chu Kang
* Mandai
* Sembawang
* Simpang
* Sungei Kadut
* Woodlands
* Yishun

North-East|

* Ang Mo Kio
* Hougang
* North-Eastern Islands
* Punggol
* Seletar
* Sengkang
* Serangoon

West|

* Boon Lay
* Bukit Batok
* Bukit Panjang
* Choa Chu Kang
* Clementi
* Jurong East
* Jurong West
* Pioneer
* Tengah
* Tuas
* Western Islands
* Western Water Catchment

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