Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) is actively addressing the severe summer climate change challenges facing many regions worldwide. The company’s series of construction projects and initiatives have fortified flood control and drought resistance capabilities in various regions across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. These projects have not only improved agricultural irrigation conditions but also fostered economic development.
In 2022, POWERCHINA initiated the construction of the La Quebrada Cansas – Provincia de Ica (Paquete Q-03) project in Peru. This project, spearheaded by the local government, is part of the Cansas Flood Protection Project. The goal of this initiative is to provide high-quality public services to residents on both sides of the Cansas River, improve flood prevention infrastructure, and safeguard the lives, property, and homes of the local community.
POWERCHINA’s projects in Africa have profoundly impacted the lives of local populations. The Mellegue Dam Project in Tunisia effectively controls floods, enhances farmland irrigation, and significantly reduces flood pressure during the rainy season. This project also benefits the local ecological environment. Faiz Msallen, head of the dam department at the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the project’s importance as a water conservation hub. It provides crucial support for agricultural irrigation, flood control, and ecological improvement. The dam tackles Tunisia’s seasonal drought and flood issues, ensuring water supply for irrigation and domestic use while safeguarding the basin’s ecology.
In Angola, POWERCHINA has undertaken the Cunene Drought Relief Project, a vital project designed to improve local livelihoods. This project has successfully constructed 150 kilometers of water channels, directly benefiting over 200,000 residents. This initiative effectively alleviates extreme drought and water shortages, leading to a significant boost in agricultural and animal husbandry activities. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th UN General Assembly, has commended the project and the Angolan government’s efforts in combating climate change. The project has not only enhanced residents’ quality of life but also aligns with ongoing UN-Angola agricultural and animal husbandry training programs.
POWERCHINA’s impact extends to Nigeria with the Rehabilitation and Improvement Works for Goronyo Dam and River Training at the Middle Rima Valley Irrigation Scheme Project in Sokoto State. This project involved the repair of existing dams and dykes, the construction of three new flood control embankments, and the dredging of river channels. The project effectively strengthens the basin’s seasonal macro-control, enhances water level regulation capability in the Middle Rima River Valley, and ensures a reliable agricultural irrigation water supply in northwest Nigeria.
In Asia, POWERCHINA’s projects have also made substantial contributions to local livelihoods. The Padma River Training Project in Bangladesh, one of the largest river training projects globally, involves extensive river dredging and embankment protection works. This project ensures the safety of production and living on both sides of the river, while also significantly improving the quality of life for local residents.
POWERCHINA’s efforts extend to Cambodia with the Achang Irrigation Development Project. This project features a water diversion hub, a 20.5-kilometer main canal, and 44.39 kilometers of branch canals, providing irrigation for 10,300 hectares of land. This project enables year-round rice cultivation, dramatically elevating living standards for nearby villagers.
The collective impact of these global projects has significantly improved agricultural irrigation conditions, enhanced flood and drought resistance, and propelled local economic and social development. This demonstrates POWERCHINA’s capabilities in assisting local communities to adapt and thrive in the face of extreme summer climates.
