Pearl String Project Connects North-South Water Networks; Ministry of Economic Affairs: Zoned Water Supply Avoidable During Droughts
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs is advancing the "Pearl String" water resource allocation plan to connect north-south water networks. This initiative aims to establish a resilient water supply system across the island by 2039, preventing large-scale zoned water rationing even during century-scale droughts caused by climate change.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei, 30th) The Presidential Office today convened the 7th meeting of the National Climate Change Response Committee. Lai Chien-hsin, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs, stated at the post-meeting press conference that the government has initiated systematic governance of Taiwan's water resources and is promoting the "Pearl String" allocation project to connect north-south water networks. The goal is to establish a resilient water supply system across Taiwan by 2039, which would prevent large-scale zoned water supply even in the event of a century-scale drought.
Lai Chien-hsin stated that in terms of water supply allocation, the "Pearl String" project will connect reservoirs and pipeline systems across various regions, achieving flexible allocation such as "north water to south, south water to north, and central water to north and south." He cited the "Taoyuan-Hsinchu Pipeline" project as an example, which effectively supported water usage for the Hsinchu Science Park during a century-scale drought, preventing impacts on the global semiconductor supply chain, demonstrating how "one pipeline can save the world."
Lai Chien-hsin pointed out that the interconnection pipeline between Zengwen Reservoir and Nanhua Reservoir has been completed. Once the "Pearl String" project is fully completed, Taiwan will be able to avoid the predicament of large-scale zoned water rationing, even if it encounters extreme climate challenges of a "century-scale drought" magnitude again in the future.
Regarding the "Six-Year Action Plan for Sustainable Development of Water and River Basins," Lai Chien-hsin stated that the government has analyzed approximately 240 environmental maps to comprehensively identify pain points in all 26 key river basins across Taiwan, promoting systematic governance. At the same time, it assists the National Development Council in precisely allocating resources to high-risk areas during budget reviews.
Facing the alternating challenges of droughts and heavy rainfall brought by climate change, Lai Chien-hsin emphasized that the impact of extreme climate is global, no longer limited to specific regions. The government is shifting its adaptation strategy from passive to proactive, strengthening overall adaptation capabilities to reduce the impact when disasters occur. (Editor: Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yun-ting, Taipei, 30th) The Presidential Office today convened the 7th meeting of the National Climate Change Response Committee. Lai Chien-hsin, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs, stated at the post-meeting press conference that the government has initiated systematic governance of Taiwan's water resources and is promoting the "Pearl String" allocation project to connect north-south water networks. The goal is to establish a resilient water supply system across Taiwan by 2039, which would prevent large-scale zoned water supply even in the event of a century-scale drought.
Lai Chien-hsin stated that in terms of water supply allocation, the "Pearl String" project will connect reservoirs and pipeline systems across various regions, achieving flexible allocation such as "north water to south, south water to north, and central water to north and south." He cited the "Taoyuan-Hsinchu Pipeline" project as an example, which effectively supported water usage for the Hsinchu Science Park during a century-scale drought, preventing impacts on the global semiconductor supply chain, demonstrating how "one pipeline can save the world."
Lai Chien-hsin pointed out that the interconnection pipeline between Zengwen Reservoir and Nanhua Reservoir has been completed. Once the "Pearl String" project is fully completed, Taiwan will be able to avoid the predicament of large-scale zoned water rationing, even if it encounters extreme climate challenges of a "century-scale drought" magnitude again in the future.
Regarding the "Six-Year Action Plan for Sustainable Development of Water and River Basins," Lai Chien-hsin stated that the government has analyzed approximately 240 environmental maps to comprehensively identify pain points in all 26 key river basins across Taiwan, promoting systematic governance. At the same time, it assists the National Development Council in precisely allocating resources to high-risk areas during budget reviews.
Facing the alternating challenges of droughts and heavy rainfall brought by climate change, Lai Chien-hsin emphasized that the impact of extreme climate is global, no longer limited to specific regions. The government is shifting its adaptation strategy from passive to proactive, strengthening overall adaptation capabilities to reduce the impact when disasters occur. (Editor: Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150430
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