The Aftermath

While the Project has been in full productive swing since late 2003, negative impact has developed in the aftermath of the construction works, and can be anticipated throughout the 25 years of operations. Problems have arisen from diverted river courses, like the development of swamps, the flooding of farm land, as well as erosion and destruction of vital infrastructure.

Similar draw backs have been experienced around former project sites. Once fertile farmland cultivated by villagers, they had become bare by the time construction crews moved on, leaving the grounds and their surroundings vulnerable to damage from torrential rains. In some cases, they already initially have had to give up their traditional farm land for the project. Claims like these have for long been ignored or denied by COTCO .