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PUB launched the ABC Waters Certification on 1 July 2010 to provide recognition to public agencies and private developers who embrace the ABC Waters concept and incorporate ABC Waters Design Features in their developments. Besides providing recognition, the scheme ensures that the design features incorporated within the developments achieve a minimum design standard. A new category added on top of the current tier is known as the ABC Waters Certified (Gold). Introduced in August 2017, this is the highest accolade for the certification to recognise entries of exceptional standards.
Currently, there are two categories:
For a project to be ABC Waters Certified, the project needs to attain a minimum of 45 points, with at least 5 points from the respective Active, Beautiful and Clean categories.
The ABC Waters Certification (Gold) aims to distinguish developers and professionals who integrate ABC Waters design strategies extensively, and accord distinction to projects with outstanding ABC Waters design. This certification is the highest accolade that can be attained by developers.
For a project to be ABC Waters Certified (Gold), the project needs to attain a minimum of 65 points, with at least 5 points from the respective Active, Beautiful and Clean categories. In addition, treatment of surface run-off from at least 40% of the total site area must be attained through the use of ABC Waters design features.
For a project to be ABC Waters Certified, the project needs to attain a minimum of 45 points, with at least 5 points from the respective Active, Beautiful and Clean categories.
The ABC Waters Certification (Gold) aims to distinguish developers and professionals who integrate ABC Waters design strategies extensively, and accord distinction to projects with outstanding ABC Waters design. This certification is the highest accolade that can be attained by developers.
For a project to be ABC Waters Certified (Gold), the project needs to attain a minimum of 65 points, with at least 5 points from the respective Active, Beautiful and Clean categories. In addition, treatment of surface run-off from at least 40% of the total site area must be attained through the use of ABC Waters design features.
The ABC Waters Certification Scheme is evaluated based on four categories – Active, Beautiful, Clean and Innovation. The certification criteria was updated on 1 August 2017. All entries that meet the certification criteria can be awarded under either the ABC Waters Certified or ABC Waters Certified (Gold) categories.
| S/N | Categories | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACTIVE | 30 |
| 2 | BEAUTIFUL | 30 |
| 3 | CLEAN | 30 |
| 4 | INNOVATION | 10 |
| 5 | TOTAL | 100 |
Click here for more details on the Active, Beautiful, Clean and Innovation categories.
Application for ABC Waters Certification is open throughout the year. Developers of completed projects, projects under construction and projects under design stage can apply for their developments to be certified. No assessment fee is charged for the certification. Applicants may submit the application for ABC Waters Certification via the FormSG link: https://go.gov.sg/applyabcwaterscertification
The application form and application checklist can be downloaded below.
To learn more about the application process, download the flowchart below.
• Flowchart for ABC Waters Certification Application
Evaluation and assessment of the projects are carried out based on the information submitted in the application form. Applicants have to ensure that the information provided are accurate and up-to-date, and the certified projects are implemented in accordance with the design, random verification will be conducted during TOP stage.
The ABC Waters Certification Scheme is evaluated based on four categories – Active, Beautiful, Clean and Innovation. The certification criteria was updated on 1 August 2017. All entries that meet the certification criteria can be awarded under either the ABC Waters Certified or ABC Waters Certified (Gold) categories.
| S/N | Categories | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACTIVE | 30 |
| 2 | BEAUTIFUL | 30 |
| 3 | CLEAN | 30 |
| 4 | INNOVATION | 10 |
| 5 | TOTAL | 100 |
Click here for more details on the Active, Beautiful, Clean and Innovation categories.
Application for ABC Waters Certification is open throughout the year. Developers of completed projects, projects under construction and projects under design stage can apply for their developments to be certified. No assessment fee is charged for the certification. Applicants may submit the application for ABC Waters Certification via the FormSG link: https://go.gov.sg/applyabcwaterscertification
The application form and application checklist can be downloaded below.
To learn more about the application process, download the flowchart below.
• Flowchart for ABC Waters Certification Application
Evaluation and assessment of the projects are carried out based on the information submitted in the application form. Applicants have to ensure that the information provided are accurate and up-to-date, and the certified projects are implemented in accordance with the design, random verification will be conducted during TOP stage.
From 2010 to 2024, 124 projects have received the ABC Waters Certification through PUB's sustained efforts in encouraging adoption of the ABC Waters Concept by both public and private sectors.
Learn more about the ABC Waters Certified projects.
