Against the backdrop of intensified global climate change and increasingly prominent issues of uneven distribution of water resources, the rational allocation and efficient utilization of water resources have become key issues related to national development and people's well-being. China is vigorously promoting the construction of a national water network, aiming to build a modern water network system that is comprehensive, safe, reliable, intensive, efficient, green and intelligent, with smooth circulation and orderly regulation, to cope with complex and changing water resource challenges and ensure sustainable economic and social development.

On the morning of January 28, 2026, the sun shone on the land in Nanzhang, Hubei, and the groundbreaking ceremony for the water replenishment project along the Yangtze River and the Han River was held here. The colorful flags fluttered on site, the machinery was neatly arranged, and the builders were full of energy and fighting spirit, exuding vigorous vitality and energy everywhere. Zhou Jun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Hubei Shuifa Group, Wang Huang, Member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the Provincial Water Resources Department, Dong Qiang, Second level Inspector of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Hu Yong, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Jiang Wen, Deputy Mayor of Jingmen City, and relevant officials of Yichang City gathered together to witness this milestone moment.

The water replenishment project along the Yangtze River to supplement the Han River is of great significance, with a total investment of 15.662 billion yuan and a total length of 185.2 kilometers, like a water supply artery spanning the earth. It is not only a major strategic achievement in building the main framework of the national water network, but also the core project of the modern water network in Anlan, Jingchu. It is also a lifeline project that nourishes the future development of Nanzhang, Yicheng, and the middle and lower reaches of the Han River.

From the details of the project, it can be seen that the project adopts advanced water transmission technology, and the water transmission route has been carefully planned and designed, fully considering various factors such as terrain, topography, and ecological environment. A series of key water conservancy facilities will be built along the route, such as large pumping stations, to raise water levels and ensure smooth water flow; There are also sturdy water pipelines with high strength, corrosion resistance, and other characteristics to ensure long-term stable operation.

Among them, the Nanzhang section, as the first construction area of the entire line, has a trunk line length of 35 kilometers and an investment of 1.73 billion yuan. After the completion of this project, it will play a huge role in ensuring the drinking water safety of 370000 people in Nanzhang County and providing residents with safe drinking water; Simultaneously meeting the irrigation needs of 360000 acres of farmland, providing a solid guarantee for agricultural production, promoting agricultural efficiency and increasing farmers' income. Keywords: infrastructure projects, water conservancy projects

Hu Yong put forward clear requirements at the groundbreaking ceremony, taking the start of the project as an opportunity to strengthen confidence, work hard, transform the planning vision into a development reality, and consolidate Xiangyang's position in the national water security strategy. We should closely integrate project construction with the "Two Capital and Three Energy" project, promote the implementation of major water conservancy projects, and plan to reserve more high-quality projects. We also need to set the highest standards, the toughest style, and the most practical measures, establish a first-class work team, efficiently solve problems, ensure the smooth progress of the project in Xiangyang, and build a strong water conservancy support for Xiangyang to become a regional central city for the development of the central and western regions, and contribute to the acceleration of Hubei's development as an important strategic pivot for the rise of the central region.Editor/Cheng Liting