China’s ambitious South-to-North Water Diversion Project has successfully transferred 76.5 billion cubic meters of water to the drought-prone northern regions, significantly alleviating water scarcity and benefiting millions.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the mega project comprises eastern and central routes that have collectively supplied water to more than 185 million people, ensuring a steady water supply for 45 large and medium-sized cities along the routes.
During a recent forum on the national water system and the project’s high-quality development, Wang Annan, chairman of the China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation Limited, announced that the central route follow-up project is progressing smoothly. He also highlighted advancements in the eastern route’s follow-up project and preliminary work on the western route.
The central route, the most prominent of the three, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China’s Hubei Province, traversing Henan and Hebei provinces before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The eastern route transfers water from east China’s Jiangsu Province to areas including Tianjin and Shandong.
China’s investment in water conservancy projects has surged, nearing 1.09 trillion yuan ($151.66 billion) in the first 10 months of this year, marking an 11.7 percent increase year on year. The substantial investment underscores the country’s commitment to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable development.
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project is poised to continue its critical role in balancing China’s water resources, with future expansions set to further enhance water security and support economic growth in northern regions.
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Mega project in China diverts 76.5b cubic meters of water to the north
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