September 20, 2007 -- The World Bank will lend US$1 billion to aid river treatment in Xining, including Sanxian County's anti-flooding project, with an added US$1 billion dollars to support infrastructure, Xining Evening News reported. World Bank delegates arrived in Qinghai Province, China to conduct a project survey between September 7 to 14.

Qinghai has invested large amounts in the treatment of Huangshui Main River and Nanchuan River, totalling 24.5 kilometers. However, a treatment on a 40 kilometer river course and 10 flash flood relief channels remain pending due to lack of equipment. In Sanxian County, a 108.4 meter long river course and 80 flash flood relief channels need treatment.

The delegates will study the city layout, prepare for the treatment and feasibility of the treatment plan before confirming the loan, Xining Evening news said.