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Ground broken for new sewage plant
1/7/2004 15:22

Construction started yesterday on the 600 million yuan sewage treatment plant in Zhuyuan area on the Yangtze River.

The 30-hektar-plant is part of the third phase of Shanghai's sewage treatment project. Funds from the World Bank and domestic investor are put into its construction,

When completed in 2005, the plant will dispose wastewater in Hongkou and Yangpu Ports. Water quality after the treatment will reach the nation standard.