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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Mandai Wildlife Bridge to help animals safely cross the road

Source Website: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/mandai-wildlife-bridge-help-animals-safely-cross-road
By Cheow Sue-Ann, sueannc@sph.com.sg, The New Paper, 06 November 2019 at 06:00 am


The Singapore Zoo will soon feature a new overhead bridge linking two slivers of forest on either side of Mandai Lake Road.
PHOTO: The Singapore Zoo will soon feature a new overhead bridge linking two slivers of forest on either side of Mandai Lake Road.
Picture posted by Audrey Tan, Environment Correspondent, The Straits Times on 06 November 2019 at 11:32 am SGT
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The Singapore Zoo will soon feature a new overhead bridge linking two slivers of forest on either side of Mandai Lake Road.

But the 140m-long Mandai Wildlife Bridge will be catering only to animals to help them cross the road safely. It will be operational next month.

Work on the bridge started in June 2017, and it was officially unveiled by developer Mandai Park Holdings (MPH) yesterday.


The bridge is the latest in a slew of measures that MPH has put in place to reduce the incidence of roadkill.
PHOTO: The bridge is the latest in a slew of measures that MPH has put in place to reduce the incidence of roadkill.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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The bridge is the latest in a slew of measures that MPH has put in place to reduce roadkill while works for a hub of five wildlife parks are under way.

The vegetation cover is also useful for animals such as the shrew-faced ground squirrel to move across the landscape, said Dr Lee Hui Mien, vice-president for sustainable solutions at Mandai Park Development (MPD).

Dr Lee also stressed that the design of the bridge is intended to emulate a natural forest and will include a diverse range and size of foliage to ensure that animals feel safe while crossing the bridge.


An artist's impression of the Mandai Wildlife Bridge, which allows animals to cross over Mandai Lake Road safely.
PHOTO: The vegetation cover is also useful for animals such as the shrew-faced ground squirrel to move across the landscape, said Dr Lee Hui Mien, vice-president for sustainable solutions at Mandai Park Development (MPD).
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MPD assistant vice-president for sustainable solutions Chua Yen Kheng said that the bridge will facilitate ecological connectivity and diversity by ensuring that the two slivers of forest are connected.

Ms Chua said that the bridge is not being built in "direct response" to the roadkill incidents found in the Mandai area and that many countries also used wildlife bridges to improve connectivity.

This can help in the movement of animals and encourage diversified breeding and feeding, improving the genetic diversity of both plant and animal species.

In February last year, a leopard cat, Sambar deer and pregnant wild boar were found dead in the Mandai area.

The ends of the bridge have been made slightly wider so animals will be funnelled towards them.

Hoardings have been installed along both sides of Mandai Lake Road to prevent animals from getting to the road.


Hoardings have been installed along both sides of Mandai Lake Road to prevent animals from getting to the road.
PHOTO: Hoardings have been installed along both sides of Mandai Lake Road to prevent animals from getting to the road.
Animals like mousedeer, civet cats and pangolins will have a safer way to cross Mandai Lake Road when the new Mandai Wildlife Bridge raises its barricades at the end of the month, in anticipation of its official opening in December. Tan Si Hui reports.
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A map of the Mandai rejuvenation project.
PHOTO: A map of the Mandai rejuvenation project.
Source: Mandai Park Holdings
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CAMERA TRAPS
Dr Lee added that the bridge will also have six camera traps, to record the animals that make use of the bridge.

She said: "The cameras will allow us to monitor the usage of the bridge and inform us should we need to improve on the design."

She added that the data will also help with wildlife analysis and can contribute to academia and research.

While MPH has declined to comment on the cost of the bridge, Ms Chua said: "When there is a road cutting through a forest environment, there will be some impact. So if you want to improve connectivity in the area, this is definitely a worthwhile investment."


The bridge will eventually have more than 31,000 plants.
PHOTO: Psalm 50:10: “For every wild animal of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the air, and all that moves in the field is mine.” A righteous person was said to be mindful of the needs of animals (Proverbs 12:10).
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By Cheow Sue-Ann, sueannc@sph.com.sg, The New Paper, 06 November 2019 at 06:00 am
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New Mandai wildlife crossing to be up by 2019, posted on Thursday, 27 July 2017
New Mandai wildlife crossing to be up by 2019, posted on Thursday, 27 July 2017
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/07/new-mandai-wildlife-crossing-to-be-up.html


Take a walk along bridge specially reserved for animals, posted on Thursday, 05 November 2015
Take a walk along bridge specially reserved for animals, posted on Thursday, 05 November 2015
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/11/take-walk-along-bridge-specially.html



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[1] Cheow Sue-Ann, sueannc@sph.com.sg, The New Paper, Mandai Wildlife Bridge to help animals safely cross the road, posted on 06 November 2019 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/mandai-wildlife-bridge-help-animals-safely-cross-road


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Thursday, November 18, 2010

TAPAU TIME

MY PAPER, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2010, PAGE A15, MY LIFESTYLE
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By VICTORIA BARKER, vbarker@sph.com.sg, Thu, Nov 18, 2010, my paper



PHOTO: YONG TAU FOO TO GO: Actor Edmund Chen packed his yellow Tupperware container with beancurd and vegetables at VivoCity’s Banquet foodcourt.
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MY PAPER, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2010, PAGE A15, MY LIFESTYLE


'Green' is good for Edmund Chen
ACTOR Edmund Chen takes environmental issues very seriously.

So seriously, in fact, that besides cultivating habits like recycling at home and using reusable food containers for takeaway orders, he also finds his work taking on an eco-friendly spin.

But the prolific 46-year-old, who has starred in Singapore- made Mandarin television dramas like Perfect Cut 2, as well as Hollywood movie Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li last year, told my paper that going green wasn't always a priority.

"When I was first confronted with the idea of going green, it seemed like rocket science...(I thought) it was about things like fixing the ozone layer," the affable Chen said in an interview last week.

"It didn't seem like something an individual could do."

Still, his "love for nature" motivated him to find out more.

"I later realised that just small steps here and there, like putting the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) into practice, could make a difference in the long run," he enthused.

Now, one of his best eco-friendly habits is to "tapau" (takeaway in Cantonese) his meals using his own containers.

He packs food from eateries for about half of his meals, he revealed.



PHOTO: Xiang Yun 向云, MediaCorp Artiste
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"The practice is not only good for the environment, but it also brings back fond childhood memories of my grandparents packing food and taking it to me in school," the father of two, who is married to actress Xiang Yun, explained.

Back then, his school canteen did not offer many food choices, he added, "so the feeling of having someone bring you wholesome, home-cooked food was great".

These days, Chen, who owns an events and public-relations firm, Asiatainment, usually packs soupy dishes like yong tau foo from his favourite hawker stalls for himself and his wife, and for his children, "anything of their choice".



PHOTO: Lookbook: Star Awards 2010 Show 2, Xiang Yun
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His 19-year-old son, Yi Xi, is currently serving national service, while daughter Yi Xin, 10, is in primary school.

Though taking along one's own containers for takeaways is currently not a common practice in Singapore, Chen hopes that the habit will catch on one day.

"We must not think of it as unglamorous to do so," he said. "It's something I will encourage my kids to pick up later on as well."

Indeed, during this interview at VivoCity's Banquet foodcourt, the rosy-cheeked actor - who looks much younger than his age, thanks to his healthy eating habits - seemed right at home filling his bright-yellow Tupperware container with beancurd and vegetables from a yong tau foo stall.

On the career front, Chen has added "children's book author" to his resume.

His foray into publishing has resulted in five books so far. The latest, a Chinese book entitled Dino Rulez was released in September. Even that project came with a "green" message.

"It's about two siblings who stumble into a hole which takes them to the centre of the earth...a new environment where the air is fresher, the fruit are sweeter and the leaves are greener," he said.

"The message is that we need to keep our world like that...I wanted to make it very relatable to the children," he added.

Next up, he hopes to organise a series of workshops to encourage youth to learn about publishing and the international film industry.

Chen, who is also the Cleanliness Ambassador for the National Environment Agency, is working on a project with the National Parks Board, for which he will be drawing a series of Singapore plants.

His ultimate goal: To spread the word that every little morsel of environmental consciousness makes a difference.

"Just a little bit of effort can go a long way in giving us a better world," he said.

By VICTORIA BARKER, vbarker@sph.com.sg, Thu, Nov 18, 2010, my paper
THIS FEATURE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY TUPPERWARE BRANDS.



PHOTO: Xiang Yun credits her Best Supporting Actress win (she shared the top spot with Ng Hui) to Lin Mei Jiao’s dagger eyes. “Only Mei Jiao’s jealousy (when she was in character) could spur my good performance,” she chuckled. “Her glare really scared me.” Where will she be displaying the trophy? Why, with her numerous others—next to husband Edmund Chen’s collection, of course. Together, they must have enough Star Awards to pave a minor road.
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HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn

Takeaway: 外带 - wài dài
Ozone layer: 臭氧层 - chòu yǎng céng
Wholesome:有益健康的 - yŏu yì jiàn kāng de
Right at home: 轻松自在 - qīng sōng zì zai



BE SPOTTED
AS PART of Tupperware’s Bring Your Own (B.Y.O) TaPau Campaign, the brand will be on a hunt to spot and reward those who take along their own containers during lunch hours (between noon and 2pm) at Banquet foodcourts.

Tupperware’s Tupper-Spotter will be at the following locations to spot those who use any reusable container to pack their food:
  • Clifford Centre (Nov 18)
  • VivoCity (Nov 26)
  • Parkway Parade (Dec 3)
  • City Square Mall (Dec 10)

Those spotted will be presented with Tupperware goodies by a special celebrity guest.

Held to mark the launch of Tupperware’s latest collection, the TaPau Set, the campaign aims to encourage people to do their bit for the environment by taking along their own containers when ordering takeaways.

This would cut down on the use of disposable plastic bags and styrofoam containers, which are harmful to the environment.


Here are some facts about the TaPau Set:
  • Made from food-grade materials. Non-toxic and non-carcinogenic.
  • Does not leach chemicals into food, so safe to use and re-use for a lifetime.
  • Meets international safety standards.

The TaPau Set is available at Tupperware’s authorised outlets.
For more information, call:
  • Bedok: 9823-7122
  • Bukit Batok: 9368-5252
  • Jurong East: 9617-2683
  • Maxwell Road: 9842-0690
  • Tampines: 6789-8133
  • Toa Payoh: 9633-5008
  • Woodlands: 9271-1406
  • Yishun: 9781-6521


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