Name of the Project
Shenzhen-Zhongshan cross-river channel.

Location
The channel is located in the core section of the middle reaches of the Pearl river, in Guangdong province, China.

Client
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).

Project Description
The project proposes the construction of a 24 km corridor, including a 7.1 km underwater tunnel and a 16.9 km suspension bridge, with two man-made islands on each end of the Lingding channel.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
¥42.37-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in 70 months.

Latest Developments
ZPMC has won the bid for the steel cylinder manufacturing and transportation project for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan cross-river channel.

The company will manufacture 57 steel cylinders for the west artificial island, with a diameter of 28 m each. The cylinder will be up to 41.5 m long and weigh up to 700 t, with the steel structure weighing 35 000 t.

The steel cylinder manufacturing project is the first of its kind in the world.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ZPMC (steel cylinders).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
CCCC tel +86 10 8201, fax +86 10 8201 6500 or email webmaster@ccgrp.com.cn.