Xiluodu Waterpower Project is a large multi-purpose project with main purpose of power generation, and other functions of the project are silt arresting, flood control, log passing and navigation.

溪洛渡水电站是以发电为主，兼有拦沙、防洪、漂木、航运等综合利用效益的巨型水电站；

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So, as part of the project multi-purpose heavy lift cocktail, they are a vital ingredient today.

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