Abstract
The 500 kV transmission line,
linking Shaj iao generating plant to Jiangmen in the
Guanrdong province of P.R.C., crosses the Pearl river
utilizing 3 double circuits suspension towers.
This document deals with the planning, the design
and the construction activities of the above project.
The Pearl river crossing is, by far, the most
important 500 kV crossing in the world on consideration
that the width at the crossing point is of 2.5 km and
that the h~ight of the suspension towers is about ?40
metres.
The -purpose of this publication is to highlight
the major difficulties faced during the execution of
the various activities, the alternative proposal• put
forward and the solution adopted.
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