Pinglu Canal

The Pinglu Canal, is a 134.2-kilometer inland river I-class waterway under construction between Xijin reservoir on the Yu river in Hengzhou and the lower part of the Qin River, allowing access to the Beibu Gulf. Serious planning began in 2019 with full speed construction commencing from June 2023. Operational completion is aimed for 2026. Three locks will be built, including what will be the world's largest water-conserving ship lock. This canal is the largest Chinese canal construction activity since consolidation of the Grand Canal during the Ming Dynasty. Excavation of 340 million tonnes of material is scheduled during the project.