兰州华夏人文始祖园“闲置”始末：项目耗资逾3亿元，侵占黄河主河道

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Huaxia Cultural Ancestor Park in Lanzhou has been stalled due to the lack of approval from the Yellow River Water Resources Commission, despite significant investment and completion of the project in 2014 [1][4][8]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Huaxia Cultural Ancestor Park, located within the main river channel of the Yellow River, has been idle for over 10 years since its completion in 2014, with an investment exceeding 300 million yuan [1][3]. - The project was initiated in 2011 by the Lanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone and was officially launched in July of the same year [3][4]. - The total estimated investment for the project was adjusted to approximately 441.19 million yuan, covering an area of 71,254 square meters, with a completed building area of 30,394.63 square meters by the end of 2015 [5]. Group 2: Regulatory Issues - The project has not received the necessary approval from the Yellow River Water Resources Commission, which is required for any construction within the river's main channel, classifying it as an illegal structure [1][7][8]. - A water resources expert indicated that construction without the required approval violates several laws, including the Water Law and the Flood Control Law of the People's Republic of China [7][8]. Group 3: Management and Future Plans - The project was transferred from the original contractor to Lanzhou Investment (Holding) Group in 2016, and subsequently to the Yellow River Company in 2019 for better management and operational oversight [6][10]. - Plans to revitalize the park include integrating it into a broader cultural tourism strategy, with proposals for new infrastructure and projects aimed at enhancing its appeal, although these plans have been stalled due to the lack of approval from the Yellow River Commission [10][11].