预计“十四五”水利建设完成投资超5.4万亿元

Core Insights - The Chinese government has made significant progress in water conservancy infrastructure during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with investments expected to exceed 5.4 trillion yuan, which is 1.6 times that of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1][2][3] Investment and Infrastructure Development - In 2022, water conservancy construction investments surpassed 1 trillion yuan for the first time and have broken historical records for three consecutive years, with an expected investment of 1.3529 trillion yuan in 2024 [1][2] - By the end of 2023, the national water network coverage rate is projected to reach 80.3% [1][2] Optimization of Water Resource Management - The water conservancy department has focused on optimizing layout, structure, function, and system integration, achieving important progress in major water resource allocation projects [2][3] - Key projects include the South-to-North Water Diversion and Pearl River Delta water resource allocation, which have been completed and are operational [2][3] Enhancements in Agricultural Water Security - The water conservancy department has implemented measures to enhance food security through modern irrigation systems, with 30 major water source projects and 191 new irrigation areas established in key grain-producing regions [6][7] - The modernization of 1,959 medium and large irrigation areas has increased the irrigated area by over 49 million mu by the end of 2024, with over 80% of grain production coming from irrigated land [6][7] Disaster Mitigation and Efficiency Improvements - The department has adopted precise measures to mitigate the impact of droughts and floods on agricultural production, ensuring the stability of crop yields [6][7] - By the end of 2024, the area of water-saving irrigation is expected to reach 63.8 million mu, a 12.5% increase from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with a reduction in average water usage per mu [6][7]