China's South-North Water Transfer - Water Conflicts Flashcards
What does the project involve?
Drawing water from southern rivers and supplying it to the dry north
In what year is the project planned for completion?
2050
How much water will it eventually divert?
44.8 billion cubic metres of water annually to the drier North
What four rivers in China is the project set to link?
The Yangtze, Yellow River, Huaine and Haite
The project requires the construction of how many diversion routes?
Three
How much is the project expected to cost?
$62 billion - more than twice as much as the Three Gorges Dam
Due to the limited water resources declining in the North, what has this led to?
The over-exploitation of groundwater leading to severe water shortages in rural areas - frequent sandstorms have also linked to the excessive use of groundwater
In what year was the idea first proposed?
1952
What does the scheme intend to ease?
Intending the scheme to ease growing water shortages in the cities of Beijing and Tianjin
When was the project approved?
23rd of August 2002
Who was the project approved by?
State Council
When did work first begin?
It began on the Eastern route in December 2002
Who are the key players of this scheme?
Central Government, Local Governments and Loans - as they did not have all the money
What does the project involve building?
Three canals - to run across the Eastern, Middle and Western parts of China an link the countries main four rivers
What percentage of the final cost are the central government paying for?
60%
