Singapore River

The Singapore River flows parallel to Alexandra Road and empties into the Marina Reservoir in Singapore's southern region. Although the western section of the watershed is classed under the River Valley planning region, the immediate upper watershed of the Singapore River is recognized as the Singapore River Planning Area.

According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Singapore River planning area is located inside the Central Area of Singapore's Central Region. The planning area is bordered on the south by River Valley and Museum, on the west by Tanglin and Bukit Merah, on the south by Outram, and on the east by the Downtown Core.

From its beginning at Kim Seng Bridge to where it empties into Marina Bay, the Singapore River is roughly 3.2 kilometers long; the river continues more than two kilometers beyond its original source at Kim Seng Bridge as Alexandra Canal, as far as the Commonwealth Avenue intersection.

The original Port of Singapore was located near the mouth of the Singapore River, which was naturally protected by the southern islands. The city of Singapore sprang up around the port, and the river mouth became the center of trade, business, and banking.

Length: 3 km