Making Every Drop Count: Using Drip Method of Irrigation (DMI) at Bicentennial Garden
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
Reduce 46% of water consumption at Plot A & B of Bicentennial Garden. Implemented strategic water solutions to reduce carbon footprint and conserve resources.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Build Environment, Green Building, Water Waste, Productivity, Cost Saving, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management Improvements
About this Content
Aims
Reduce 46% of water consumption at Plot A & B of Bicentennial Garden.
Background
Traditional watering methods were inefficient, causing excessive water use and labor efforts.
Methods
Installed drip irrigation system at Plot A & B. Used inline dripline and monitored water usage.
Results
Achieved 46% water savings, cost savings of $4,904.60 annually, and 2.5 hours/day in labor saved.
Conclusion
Implemented strategic water solutions to reduce carbon footprint and conserve resources.
Lessons Learnt
Drip irrigation systems improve efficiency, save resources, and reduce environmental footprint.
Keywords
Sustainability, Drip Method, Water Savings
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Eunice Ng Chu Qing |
Project Member(s) | Eunice Ng |
Connect with this contributor!
Eunice Ng Chu Qing - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg