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Water Innovation Challenge 2014 Team Guide When: Date Friday 30 May/ Saturday 31 May 2014 Comments Team arrival in Singapore Sunday 1 June 2014 Familiarisation and team setup Introduction of visiting teams and presentation of projects at WorldSkills Foundation Trustee Meeting and Guest Forum Welcome dinner informal Monday 2 June 2014 Familiarisation and team setup, finalise Visits to SIWW expo Tuesday 3 June 2014 All project documentation given to teams Challenge, day 1: 10:00 16:00* TBC Wednesday 4 June 2014 Challenge, day 2: 10:00 16:00* TBC Thursday 5 June 2014 Challenge, day 3: 10:00 16:00* TBC Team project presentations 13:00 17:00* TBC Dinner and award presentation 19:00 22:00* TBC Friday 6 June 2014 Team departure from Singapore Notes: All start/finish times TBC: to be structured around campus visit opportunities During the WIC meal breaks will be staggered and be allocated on day one All details will be communicated via WIC online forum in lead-up to the event Where: ITE College East College of Enterprise and Innovation 10 Simei Ave, Singapore 486047 Tel: +65 6590 2262 Central Amphitheatre at ITE College East: Site for the Water Innovation Challenge WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 2 of 10
ITE College East Campus Map 1 1. Central Amphitheatre Water Innovation Challenge site WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 3 of 10
Accommodation Park Avenue Changi: www.parkavenuechangi.com We will be recommending the Park Avenue Hotel near Changi Airport as the base for our visiting WIC participants. During WIC 2014 we are keen to co-locate all our teams in the same premises in order to build on the collaborative knowledge-sharing dynamic of our event, as well for as ease of logistics: we are targeting Park Avenue for this purpose. The hotel is a short walk from the Expo MRT station and approx 25 mins walk to the ITE College East campus. During the event we expect to provide a shuttle bus service between hotel to site at the start and end of each day: information on this service will be shared in the lead-up to the event. The hotel rate during the event is approx. 130 per night. Our Delegate Relations Manager Grace Lung (see page 10 for contact information) will advise on group booking packages for the hotel following confirmation of team participation. Capri by Fraser Changi City Singapore: http://singapore.capribyfraser.com/ An alternative close by, this hotel offers studio apartments and is also located about 25 minutes to walk to ITE College East and 10 minutes to the nearest MRT station Expo (CG1). The hotel rate during the event is approx. 170 per night. WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 4 of 10
Transportation ITE College East Park Avenue Capri by Fraser MRT: Expo Traveling from Changi Airport to hotels From Changi Airport station (CG2), board the next available train on any of the two platforms and alight at Expo station (CG1). This short journey only takes about 3 minutes (1 station away). It is about 5 to 10 minutes to walk from Expo station (CG1) to Park Avenue and Capri by Fraser Changi City. To ITE College East, it takes about 12 minutes by foot from this MRT station. Traveling from hotels to venue The best way to travel to the venue from various hotels is by foot. 25 minutes from Park Avenue - Changi 25 minutes from Capri by Fraser Changi City Details regarding shuttle bus services to and from the site will be confirmed in the lead-up to the event. Other public transportation points around the venue Nearest MRT Station: Expo (CG1), East West Line Bus Services to ITE College East o SBS Transit: 31 (alight along Simei Ave.) o SBS Transit: 2 (alight along Upper Changi Road) o SBS Transit: 12, 24, 38 (alight along Upper Changi Road East) WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 5 of 10
Taxis Taxis in Singapore are reasonably priced and metered. In any taxi, a receipt must be issued upon request. The basic fare is between SGD 3.00 and 3.40 at flag-down (including the 1 st km), and SGD 0.22 every 400m thereafter. While working at WIC 2014, three local taxi companies which you can call when taxi service is required include: Comfort and CityCab: +65 6522 1111 Premier Taxi: +65 6363 6888 Prime Taxi: +65 6778 0808 MRT The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a rapid transit system forming the major component of the railway system in Singapore. If you would like to travel to the city from the venue or the hotel, the best way is to take the MRT from Expo station (East-West Line, green). Tickets are available for purchase at the MRT stations. SMRT website provides very useful information such as the travel time, number of stations, connection route and fair calculation: http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/networkmap.aspx WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 6 of 10
More about Singapore Currency The Singaporean currency is Singapore dollar SGD or S$. Coins: $0.01 (bronze), $0.05 (gold), $0.10 (silver), $0.20 (silver), $0.50 (silver) and $1 (gold) Notes: $2 (purple), $5 (green), $10 (red), $50 (blue), $100 (orange), $1000 (purple) and $10000 (gold) 1 USD: 1.27 SGD, 1 AUD: 1.12 SGD for reference only. Voltage and Electrical Plug The voltage in Singapore is 220-240 Volts. The electrical outlet and plug are as below. Food Given the diversity of ethnic culture, Singapore offers a wide range of variety when it comes to food. The Singaporean cuisine is influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Peranakan, and other Western cultures. Some of the most popular choices of food are chicken rice, chilli crab, char kway teow (flat rice noodles stir fried with soy sauce), and many more. Depending on where you go, most of the street food is very inexpensive around 20.00 SGD to 25.00 SGD or less for a meal. The ITE College East campus also offers heavily subsidised student canteen areas, fast food stores and convenience stores. Weather The climate in Singapore is generally hot and humid with no distinct seasons. Sudden, heavy rainfalls are common all year round. 33 C (92 F) during daytime, and 26 C (81 F) during the evening are average temperatures that can be expected in June, when the WIC takes place. Humidity can be expected to be around 90 95%. Note: The WIC site is outside, under the cover of a roof in the ITE College East amphitheatre. Suitable clothing is advised. WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 7 of 10
Shopping Singapore has many shopping malls and shopping districts that visitors can explore during your stay. Orchard Road is the central area for malls and designer stores, while the districts of Kampong Glam, Little India or Chinatown are more suitable for local/cultural shopping. Internet Free Wi-Fi service for local cell phone numbers is provided in most public places across Singapore, operated by Wireless@SG. Fixed periods of Internet access are also offered in pre-paid packages for Singaporean SIM cards; these can purchased from network vendors commonly found in shopping malls, the airport and many MRT stations (see below). Park Avenue and Capri by Fraser offer free internet access at the hotel, and free wi-fi is also available across campus at ITE College East. Local SIM Card Getting a local SIM card in Singapore is easy. You must bring your passport to vendors such as 7/11, post offices, or telecom outlets. Here are some of the SIM card choices you could consider. Singtel hi! Card SGD 18.00: 5 /local SMS, 16 /min voice call StarHub Happy Prepaid available in SDG 8.00, SGD 15.00 and SGD 50: 5 /local SMS, 22 first min, 8 per min voice call Emergency Numbers Ambulance and fire 995 Police 999 WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 8 of 10
SIWW Water Expo The Water Expo is held from the 2 4 June 2014, 9:30 to 17:50 at Sandes Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. The trade show is located on Level 1, Exhibition Hall B and C and Basement 2, Exhibition Hall D, E, F.The nearest MRT station is Bayfront (CE2, Exit B,C,D,E) on the Circle Line. For more information: http://www.siww.com.sg/ Full SIWW Program available here: http://bit.ly/1dszogi Dress Guide During WIC 2014, teams should wear attire suitable for physical work in tropical weather conditions Attire should identify participating country and organisation Medication for Personal Use Participating teams must notify event organisers of any individual medical conditions and allergies in advance of travelling to WIC 2014. If you are carrying medicinal products with your personal belongings, you are not required to declare them upon your arrival in Singapore. However, as Customs Officers may perform routine checks, please have all the supporting documents ready with you for verification when requested. For prescription medicinal products, you are required to have the necessary supporting documents, namely, a letter from your doctor and/or a copy of the prescription as proof that the medicinal products are for your personal medical use. The individual shall take full responsibility for the use of these medicinal products in accordance with the instructions given by the prescribing doctor. More information on bringing personal medications into Singapore, from the Singapore Health Sciences Authority, can be found here: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_products_regulation/bringing_personal_medication.html Insurances Participating teams must confirm that all applicable travel and medical insurances are in place for all members of their group for the duration of their stay and journey to and from Singapore. WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 9 of 10
Contact list Grant Stewart Seán Kearney Grace Lung Chief Expert / Project Manager, WSF grant@mentser.com.au +61 412 925827 Workshop Supervisor / Project Developer, WSF sean.kearney@worldskillsfoundation.org +353 87 2150561 Delegate Relations Manager / Project Developer, WSF grace.lung@worldskillsfoundation.org +49 176 44480351 WSF018_201401_Team_Guide Date: 14.02.14 10 of 10