For a decade, China's ambitious South-to-North Water Diversion Project has been a cornerstone in alleviating water scarcity in the country's drought-prone northern regions. Recently, the eastern and central routes of the project successfully transferred a staggering 76.5 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting over 185 million people and ensuring a steady water supply for 45 large and medium-sized cities.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the project is set to expand with three main routes: the central, eastern, and western corridors. The central route, emanating from the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Hubei Province, traverses Henan and Hebei before reaching major hubs like Beijing and Tianjin. Meanwhile, the eastern route channels water from Jiangsu Province to critical areas including Tianjin and Shandong.
Wang Annan, chairman of the China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited, shared at a recent forum that the central route's follow-up project is advancing smoothly. Additionally, follow-up initiatives for the eastern route and preliminary work on the western route are also making significant progress.
Financially, China's commitment to water conservancy projects is evident, with investments reaching nearly 1.09 trillion yuan ($151.66 billion) in the first ten months of this year alone—a notable 11.7 percent increase year-over-year. This substantial investment underscores the country's dedication to sustainable development and ensuring water security for its growing population.
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Mega project in China diverts 76.5b cubic meters of water to the north
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