The one-year trial introduces a tracked, remotely operated pump vehicle capable of clearing 500 cubic metres of water per hour from tight spaces such as basements and tunnels. Concurrently, PUB is scaling up roadside drop inlet sensors that monitor surface ponding the moment it begins. Following an initial test of 30 devices across hotspots like Craig Road and Balmoral Road, 15 more will be deployed. Integrating these devices with closed-circuit television analytics will create a unified automated alert system for quicker flood mitigation.
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A single operator can manage the new vehicle from up to 100 metres away, keeping crews aw…: A single operator can manage the new vehicle from up to 100 metres away, keeping crews away from hazardous flood conditions.
High costs mean the advanced mobile pumping vehicle is unlikely to completely replace con…: High costs mean the advanced mobile pumping vehicle is unlikely to completely replace conventional drainage equipment.
Roadside chamber sensors are being linked with existing monitors and camera analytics to…: Roadside chamber sensors are being linked with existing monitors and camera analytics to automate flood warnings near residential areas.
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The pump vehicle can be remotely manoeuvred into flooded areas, navigating uneven terrain and staircases.
SINGAPORE: A remote-controlled vehicle that can pump out floodwater and road sensors that monitor road surface water levels in real time are among the new tools being trialled by national water agency PUB to strengthen its flood response capabilities.
The agency announced the initiatives on Thursday (Nov 12) ahead of the northeast monsoon season - typically between December and March - as it launched its third flood resilience campaign to encourage the public to be better prepared for floods.
While Singapore experienced frequent and severe flooding between the 1950s and 1980s, investments in drainage infrastructure over the years have reduced the flood-prone area from about 3,200ha in the 1970s to less than 25ha today.
However, flash floods still occur, particularly in low-lying areas.
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PUB has started a one-year pilot of its remote-controlled pump vehicle to support flood response operations.
Unlike conventional pumping arrangements that require large vehicles, bulky generators and substantial manpower, the new vehicle is a compact, tracked mobile pumping platform that…
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The amphibious machine enables Singapore's national water agency to clear submerged basements, underground carparks, and tunnels without placing human personnel in dangerous conditions. By doubling the pumping capacity of existing portable units and deploying across difficult terrain within minutes, the unit accelerates crisis response times. This strategic upgrade helps safeguard critical urban infrastructure as seasonal storms increasingly overwhelm traditional drainage networks.
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