KBL participated in the Water Expo at the SIWW’09 showcasing its capabilities and strengths through international references and world class products. The Concrete volute and Vertical turbine models on display generated special interest among visitors. KBL made a dominant presence at the SIWW’09 with its participation for the second time.

Singapore International Water Week 2009, themed Sustainable Cities – Infrastructure and Technologies for Water, aimed to help organizations achieve long-term benefits and find sound professional advice and clear business direction from various market segments to help overcome tough challenges in uncertain times.

The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform that brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world. Singapore International Water Week offers a diverse mix of carefully planned programmes on water infrastructures and technologies, opportunities to seek new partnerships and network with the entire chain of water experts, all under one roof.

The event’s flagship programmes comprised of the following:

• Water Leaders Summit

• Water Convention

• Water Expo

• Business Forums

• Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

In line with 2009’s theme, the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Singapore's largest and most advanced used water treatment facility, was inaugurated / opened by the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, during the Water Week. As the heart of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, Singapore’s superhighway for used water management, this new plant ensures the sustainability of NEWater, Singapore's own brand of high-grade reclaimed water.

Changi Water Reclamation Plant, together with the newly completed Marina Barrage and innovative NEWater technology, exemplify effective solutions for cities, especially those facing increasing water demand and pollution challenges. Singapore International Water Week also coincided with the 7th Ministers’ Forum on Infrastructure Development in the Asia Pacific Region and International Water Association’s Leading Edge Technologies Conference (LET)