Project Overview - The Yong'an Pumped Storage Power Station project in Fujian Province has a total installed capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts and a total investment of 7.496 billion yuan [1] - The construction unit is Fujian Mintou Yong'an Pumped Storage Co., Ltd., with the lower reservoir construction awarded to China Water Resources and Hydropower Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. at a bid price of 460 million yuan [1] Inspection Findings - The inspection revealed that the reported issues regarding the lower reservoir's shoulder slope support engineering were largely accurate, with the construction unit failing to manage the site properly and not adhering to design specifications [2] - Key problems included unauthorized changes to construction methods, inadequate quality control, and illegal subcontracting practices [2] - The supervising unit, Zhejiang Huadong Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd., also failed to enforce quality monitoring responsibilities effectively [2] Engineering Issues - The lower reservoir dam has not yet begun construction, but existing issues with the shoulder slope could lead to instability, particularly on the right bank, which is less stable [3] - Potential risks include landslides of approximately 1,000 cubic meters under extreme conditions, which could obstruct access roads but are not expected to cause significant harm to the dam itself [3] Accountability Measures - The National Energy Administration has mandated serious disciplinary actions against responsible personnel from China Electric Power Construction Group, including dismissals and demotions for several key figures [5][6] - The supervising unit has also faced similar consequences, with top engineers being dismissed and others receiving severe warnings [6] Financial Penalties - Total fines exceeding 20 million yuan have been imposed on various involved parties, including the construction and consulting companies, for their respective violations [8] Broader Implications - The incident has prompted a comprehensive review of pumped storage power station projects across Fujian Province and nationwide, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards [9]
福建永安抽水蓄能电站项目被指偷工减料,官方通报:多人被追责问责