□ The Lake Biwa Comprehensive Development Project and The Lake Biwa Development Project □ Flood Control Measures 　 ● Construction of Lake Levees and Roads for Management 　 ● Internal Drainage Facility Construction 　 ● River Engineering 　 ● Dredging of the Seta River □ Water Utilization Measures 　 ● Reconstruction of the Seta River Weir 　 ● Maintaining the Functions of Harbor Facilities and Waterways 　 ● Relocation of Water Intake Facilities Offshore □ Preservation of the Natural Environment 　 ● Preservation and Creation of the Foreshore 　 ● Phragmites Planting 　 ● Water-friendly (Rubble-mound) Revetments ■ The investigation of the historical resources and preservation □ The Effect of the Project 　 ● The 1994 Drought 　 ● The 1995 Flood ■The investigation of the historical resources and preservation Preservation of the Lake Country Scenery The Large Torii of Shirahige Shrine It was relocated offshore to ensure its natural appearance in the water even if the water level drops. Ukimi-do Temple By dredging around this temple, the beautiful appearance would be preserved even if water levels were to change. The height of facilities such as the sluice gates was limited in consideration of scenery.   ■Contact us Copyright(c) 2003 Incorporated Administrative Agency Japan Water Agency Lake Biwa Development Integrated Operation & Maintenance Office All Rights Reserved.