Seletar Lookout Tower
Designed and built by the Public Works Department and featuring a unique “rocket-shape” characteristic of the “Space-Age” architecture popular in the 1960s, the 60 ft high Seletar Lookout Tower overlooks a 2,700 acre reservoir, the biggest impounding reservoir in Singapore at that time.
Upper Seletar Reservoir Park Singapore
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Affectionately known in the neighborhood as the Seletar Rocket Tower
Did u know? This is 1 of 4 lookout towers in parks around SG. The other 3 are at: Jurong Hill (near Bird Park ), Chinese Garden , & Toa Payoh Gardens . Source: Straits Times
The futuristic "space age rocket" was built in 1969, the same year astronauts fr Apollo 11 space flight landed on the moon. Source: The Straits Times
This structure is 1 of 4 lookout towers built in the 1960s & 70s in Singapore. The other 3 are @ Chinese Gdn, Toa Payoh Town Gdns, & Jurong Hill
Magical when admired at night. The lights give the structure a dreamy feel
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For adventure-seekers, who prefer a more rugged experience, and hanker after a closer experience with the wildlife, the Earth Trail is definitely for you - National Parks Board Singapore
You are stepping on a 11 storeys above the ground with wide view of Sentosa island on the Siloso Beach and Keppel side. - Dinastik K.
Wonderful view of the financial district! And the entry is free! But check for timings. - Karthik Selvarajan
Great view for a quiet fishing spot! Short 800m walk from the Rocket Tower - MAC
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Scenic Lookout
Place Singapore » Central Catchment Nature Reserve