(September 11, 2000) Construction of China’s Three Gorges dam is likely to be finished by 20 May, nine months ahead of schedule, according to state media reports. But several generators will still have to be installed and the dam is expected to become fully operational in 2009. Once completed the dam, begun in 1993, will become the world’s largest hydroelectric power project. However, the $22bn scheme has been criticised for its high cost and the relocation of thousands of people. … Read the full story.

BBC News Online, September 11, 2000