[Explanation] On October 12, the Xianghe Water Conservancy Project and its supporting irrigation area project in Nanmulin County, Shigatse City, Tibet was officially closed for water storage, with a total investment of 2.71 billion yuan (RMB, the same below). The project is based on irrigation, water supply, improvement The ecological environment of the protected area is mainly based on the power generation.
It is reported that the construction of the project started in April 2019 and was officially closed on February 28, 2020.
After the implementation of the project, it will effectively improve the irrigation of 124,900 mu of farmland in Nanmulin County of Shigatse City and the downstream along the line. At the same time, it will also provide electric power support for the power grid in Tibet (especially in the dry season), improve the flood control capacity of the downstream reaches, reduce soil erosion, and promote the The high-quality development of local economy and society plays a very important role.
[Concurrent] Pubu Ouzhu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Group and Director of Shigatse Water Conservancy Bureau
After the project is completed, it will further ensure the safety of the city's power grid, effectively improve the ecological environment of the protected area, and effectively enhance the ability to ensure water security.
It is of great significance to improve water conservancy infrastructure and promote local economic and social development.
[Explanation] Since the start of the project, it has actively absorbed the employment of farmers and helped the people to increase their income.
[Concurrent] Pubu Tsering, head of Shigatse Everest Urban Investment Company
Since the construction of the project, a total of 178,000 local farmers and herdsmen have been employed, and the income has increased by more than 48 million yuan, and the cumulative increase in per capita income has reached 99,300 yuan; 607,000 farmers and herdsmen have been employed, and the accumulated wages (to farmers and herdsmen) have reached this amount. More than 430 million yuan, with a cumulative increase of 259,600 yuan per capita; more than 100,000 units of this machinery and equipment were leased from 91 local households, with a rental fee of more than 80 million yuan, and the cumulative increase in per capita income reached 296,000 yuan.
[Same period] Cidan Dhondup, a villager of Gaqu Village, Redang Township, Nanmulin County, Shigatse City
Since the start of the Xianghe Water Conservancy Project, I have personally invested in various vehicles of different sizes. During this period, I did not need to work in other places. I can work on this construction site every day, and bring a certain income to the family during this period.
[Explanation] It is understood that the project has completed a total investment of 2.357 billion yuan. It is planned to complete the grid-connected power generation of the first unit before December 25, which will effectively alleviate the shortage of power supply in Shigatse in winter and further improve the power regulation capacity of the city's power grid. and power output stability.
Reporter Gongsang Ram Tibet reports
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]