The in-water towers sit on precast pile caps with skirts to deal with the project site’s soft, variable subsurface conditions. The towers also feature a dual-layer anti-corrosion protection system that’s designed to help them last 100 years in the challenging marine environment. The project team also conducted wind tunnel tests at Southwest Jiaotong University to ensure the towers’ stability in high winds.

The team used drones for stringing the lines, which enhanced precision and efficiency, and reduced risks associated with working at heights. They also used drones for daily safety patrols to detect any risks.

Additionally, the tower’s aesthetic lighting system integrates aviation warning and landscape enhancement functions, says the project team, thereby “showcasing the ‘greening’ and ‘humanization’ of infrastructure while enhancing the city’s brand.”