One month ago, the Minjiang Pengshan Jianzishan Navigation and Hydropower Project successfully closed its gates to begin impoundment.

On January 15, a revisit one month later revealed aerial footage showing a steady rise in the reservoir's water level, which has now reached an elevation of 424 meters. According to the project schedule, the water level will reach the final design elevation of 426 meters by the end of this month.

Located on the Minjiang River at the boundary between Pengshan District and Dongpo District, the project is the first of six cascaded navigation and hydropower developments planned along the middle reaches of the Minjiang River, from Jiangkou to Leshan.

Upon completion, the project will create a lake surface covering approximately 6 square kilometers—comparable in size to Hangzhou's West Lake. This body of water will complement cultural landmarks such as the Jiangkou Chenyin (Sunken Silver) Museum and Pengzu Mountain, enhancing their collective appeal.

The impoundment not only raises the water level but also enhances the shipping capacity connecting the Chengdu Plain to the sea, strengthens clean energy supply, and expands new recreational and cultural tourism spaces for residents. With shimmering blue waters blending into the sky, the impoundment process is progressing steadily.

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