Reducing waste
URA has installed mechanical & electrical systems that are more
energy efficient. We have also encouraged our staff to be
more responsible in the use of energy resources. The estimated
building energy efficiency index of The URA Centre has been
reduced over tr1e past three years From 167 kWh/m 2 in 2005
to 153 kWh/m 2 in 2007. (See Figure 7. 4 9 )
For meeting a benchmark in terms of environmentally friendly
features, The URA Centre was awarded the Green Mark Gold
Award in March 2008.
National Education (NE)
URA had made constant improvements to the exhibits and
programmes in the City Gallery to make it more attractive to
our visitors. Most of the student visitors to the City Gallery have
indicated that they are highly satisfied with their visits. They
have also expressed confidence in Singapores land use plans
after visiting the Gallery [see Figures 7.4. I 0 and 7.4.11 ).