SZJH-SG1 section of the third-level waterway improvement project of the Jinghang River Canal in Zhejiang Province (the Jiangsu Wujiang section)

Grade III Waterway Regulation Project

Jinghang River Canal Waterway Improvement Project

Project Brief

The SZJH-SG1 section of the third-level waterway improvement project of the Jinghang River Canal in Zhejiang Province (the Jiangsu Wujiang section) of the Grade lll Waterway Regulation Project of the Zhejiang Section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal has a total length of 6.7 km. The waterway is classified as Grade Ill, with a bottom width of no less than 65 meters and a minimum navigable water depth of 3.2 meters.

The main construction contents of the project include revetment reinforcement works, water-related earthwork, etc. The main quantities are as follows: Earthwork: 382,753 m3, Reinforced concrete for waterway revetment: 30,944 m3 and Geomembrane 50,501m2.

Key Construction Quantities

  • Earthwork: 382,753 m³
  • Reinforced concrete for waterway revetment: 30,944 m³
  • Geomembrane: 50,501 m²
  • Navigation aids installation: 12 sets

Project Overview

This project represents a significant upgrade to a section of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, one of the world's oldest and longest artificial waterways. The SZJH-SG1 section is strategically important for regional transportation, connecting major economic hubs in Zhejiang Province and Jiangsu Province.

The upgrade to Grade III waterway standards has significantly enhanced the capacity and efficiency of this important transportation corridor. The project involved comprehensive improvements to the waterway infrastructure, including revetment reinforcement, earthwork operations, and the installation of modern navigation aids.

Construction Achievements

  • Successfully upgraded 6.7 km of waterway to Grade III standards
  • Ensured waterway dimensions meet the required 65-meter bottom width
  • Maintained minimum navigable water depth of 3.2 meters
  • Implemented extensive revetment reinforcement works
  • Applied high-quality geomembrane for effective seepage control
  • Installed modern navigation aids to enhance safety