Construction path of Guangdong water network and practical experiences and effectiveness of pilot areas
Wang Lixin
Abstract：Accelerating the construction of a modern water network is one of the key implementation paths for promoting high-quality water resources development in the new stage.Using its status as a provincial-level pilot area as an opportunity,Guangdong has committed to promote high-quality water resources development,solve the problem of imbalance in regional development,so as to take the lead in promoting Chinese path to modernization.Based on evaluations on basic situation of water network construction in Guangdong,a general layout of the network is proposed,which including"five vertical and five horizontal systems,hundreds of rivers with multi-purpose hubs,green and beautiful riversides,ten thousand canals for irrigation,and digital intelligence empowerment".The plan outlines the tasks and implementation of flood safety networks,efficient water resource allocation,green ecological systems,rural water conservancy networks,and digital twin technology.The periodic achievements of pilot areas in Guangdong are summarized,highlighting key experiences such as strong top-level government support,collaboration between government and market forces,integrated development,and the use of digital intelligence.Further strategies emphasize project prioritization,integrated water network development,and institutional reform to ensure the pilot areas fully demonstrate their leadership.
Keywords：national water networkpilot areageneral layouttypical experiencesleading role
Publication Date：2024-09-12
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 62-67 )