Advancing the construction of the proposed Zhe-Gan Canal in China would
connect the major water systems of Poyang Lake and Qiantang River,
opening up new channels for low-cost freight transportation, guiding
industrial trade, and forming a new pattern of inland shipping. Here we
analyze the regional environment, resources, and ecology in the proposed
development zone of the Zhe-Gan Canal, to assess the potential for
ecological protection of the river basin while promoting industrial
transfers. We will also explore construction solutions for channel
locks, water supply, environmental protection practices, and project
investment. Thus, this study aims to give a holistic analysis of the
comparative advantages of water transportation and the coordinated
development of regional economies with the proposed construction of the
Zhe-Gan Canal.