Many water conservancy projects suffer from a "construction-focused, maintenance-neglected" approach, leading to aging infrastructure, degraded performance, and safety risks. To address this, Hunan Province implemented a digital, socialized, and professionalized maintenance model for small reservoirs. By outsourcing operations to BGT Hydromet, the government established a unified management system, ensuring long-term operational safety and efficiency.
Targeted Infrastructure: Small reservoirs (e.g., in Wangcheng District, Xiangyin County, Taojiang County).
Key Challenges Addressed:
Fragmented management with no standardized protocols.
Inadequate inspections and maintenance, increasing safety hazards.
Insufficient local technical capacity and inefficient operations.
Standardized Management: Centralized oversight with uniform maintenance standards.
Enhanced Safety & Performance:
Well-maintained embankments and clean water quality.
Fully functional infrastructure with improved flood control and irrigation benefits.
Digital Monitoring:
Real-time data uploads via the "Reservoir Assistant" app and a centralized management system.
Authorities can track inspections and maintenance remotely.
Three Key Goals Achieved:
Safe operation of reservoir structures.
Optimal utilization of water resources.
Aesthetically maintained reservoir environments.
Local governments recommend inspectors, while BGT Hydromet manages hiring and contracts.
Dedicated on-site supervisors handle training, inspections, repairs, and flood-season duties.
Drone mapping establishes optimized patrol routes.
Inspectors follow a "one-map" guided checklist, documenting findings via photo uploads.
Immediate reporting of anomalies through the app.
Routine tasks: weed removal, debris clearing, hazard checks.
Clear maintenance protocols and performance evaluations.
All inspection and repair records are logged in real time via the "Reservoir Assistant" app.
County water authorities and townships can remotely monitor operations.
This model combines government-purchased services, corporate expertise, and digital tools to enhance reservoir management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
