South to North Water Transfer Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Interesting Engineering
The South to North Water Transfer Project is designed to move water from rivers in the wet south of China to dry, densely populated areas in the north. This ambitious project involves 2,700 miles of canals and manmade waterways, including mega structures like the 3 Gorges Dam, and has a price tag of $70 billion. It has faced criticism for displacing large numbers of people and impacting waterways
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Nuclear
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Interesting Engineering
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The South to North Water Transfer Project is designed to move water from rivers in the wet south of China to dry, densely populated areas in the north. This ambitious project involves 2,700 miles of canals and manmade waterways, including mega structures like the 3 Gorges Dam, and has a price tag of $70 billion. It has faced criticism for displacing large numbers of people and impacting waterways that serve other countries in Southeast Asia and India. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2025-05-18 |
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