Assessment of the environmental, social and economic benefits of a water transfer tunnel in the Nakdong River, Korea

This study compares the benefits and disadvantages of two options, i.e. dam construction and a water transfer tunnel between two existing dams, with a particular focus on their effects on the natural environment and local communities and their respective economic efficiencies. It is concluded that s...

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Published in:International journal of water resources development 2015-10, Vol.31 (4), p.618-629
Main Authors: Park, Jae Chung, Song, Young-Il, Jung, Yong Moon, Song, Sang Jin, Park, Daeryong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
dam construction
economic efficiency
environmental and social effects
Freshwater
Korea
water transfer tunnel
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Summary:This study compares the benefits and disadvantages of two options, i.e. dam construction and a water transfer tunnel between two existing dams, with a particular focus on their effects on the natural environment and local communities and their respective economic efficiencies. It is concluded that significant advantages exist for the construction of a water transfer tunnel between two dams in Korea. This option would secure water resources in a manner that minimizes the economic, environmental and social effects of water resource development and which maximizes the utility of existing water resources.
ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900627.2014.985820