Nanhai Pearl Artificial Island

Nanhai Pearl Artificial Island
南海明珠人工岛
Geography
Location Haikou, Hainan, China
Adjacent bodies of water Haikou Bay
Total islands 1
Area 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Country
China

Nanhai Pearl Artificial Island (南海明珠人工岛) is an under-construction, artificial island situated in Haikou Bay, Haikou, Hainan, China.[1][2][3]

The islands is being produced to improve the image of the city of Haikou, and create a tourist facility.[3][4] The total landmass created will be about 3 km2. This peanut-shaped island will contain a water sports area, commercial zone, and seaplane docks. An access road has already been constructed, reaching the shore at the western end of Evergreen Park.[3][4]

History

Access road viewed from a bridge in Evergreen Park

The project was launched in October 2009. On October 19, 2010, the rights to use the area in the sea was obtained. Construction began on October 23, 2012. Completion of the island is expected in December 2012. The total investment in the project is expected to be approximately 1.2 billion yuan.[3][4]

At least since Typhoon Rammasun in July 2014, no construction has taken place. As of April 2015, the site is overgrown with rusted construction materials strewn about. Adjacent to the stone access road, most of the concrete bridge footings are present for an eventual raised bridge to the island. A structure on the island has been built, but remains unfinished.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Dredging Today – CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Wins Haikou Bay Deal (China)". Dredgingtoday.com. 2013-08-19. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
  2. ↑ "海口湾人工岛一期年底将竣工 效果图曝光_房产_腾讯网". Hn.house.qq.com. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "海口机关效能建设网". Hkxnb.haikou.gov.cn. 2012-11-22. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
  4. 1 2 3 "海口市：南海明珠人工岛一期年底将竣工". Hq.xinhuanet.com. 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2013-08-26.

Coordinates: 20°02′40″N 110°17′54″E / 20.044518°N 110.298426°E / 20.044518; 110.298426

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