Core Viewpoint - The construction of the modern water network is accelerating, enhancing flood disaster defense, water resource allocation, and urban-rural water supply security [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The first phase of the Yangtze River to Huai River diversion project was completed by the end of 2022, enabling cross-basin water resource allocation [3] - The second phase of the project is under construction, focusing on urban and rural water supply and irrigation support, benefiting over 30 million people in 28 counties in northern Anhui [3][4] - The project aims to replace reliance on groundwater with surface water, addressing ecological safety and drinking water security issues in northern Anhui, where per capita water resources are only 1/4 of the national average [2][4] Group 2: Project Progress and Impact - As of October 2023, the second phase of the project has seen significant progress, with 12 surface water plants built and 286 kilometers of new water pipelines constructed in Bozhou City [4][5] - The total investment in the second phase is projected to reach 11.457 billion yuan by October 2025, with water source replacement tasks for 28 counties expected to be completed by the end of this year [5] - The project is set to enhance water supply infrastructure, including the construction of 38 new or renovated pumping stations and 188.3 kilometers of water pipelines by 2028 [5] Group 3: Broader Water Network Development - The national water network is expected to achieve an 80.3% coverage rate by the end of this year, with ongoing efforts to integrate large-scale and small-scale water management [7] - The government is encouraged to balance its role in water management while leveraging market mechanisms to involve social capital in water infrastructure development [7][8] - Continuous optimization of water investment structures is necessary to ensure effective water distribution to households and agricultural areas [8]
引江济淮二期工程压茬推进 水网密织，将惠泽皖北超三千万群众（迈向“十五五”的发展图景）
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-12-11 21:59