Third Set of Locks Project (2007)

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:infrastructure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Panama_Canal_Expansion
gptkbp:completedIn 2016
gptkbp:component new set of locks
water-saving basins
wider and deeper navigation channels
gptkbp:cost approximately $5.25 billion
gptkbp:country gptkb:Panama
gptkbp:enables passage of New Panamax ships
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Third Set of Locks Project (2007)
gptkbp:impact allowed larger ships to transit Panama Canal
increased global maritime trade capacity
gptkbp:location gptkb:Panama_Canal
gptkbp:mainContractor gptkb:Grupo_Unidos_por_el_Canal
gptkbp:officialName gptkb:Third_Set_of_Locks_Project
gptkbp:opened June 26, 2016
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
gptkbp:purpose expand Panama Canal capacity
gptkbp:startDate 2007
gptkbp:voteApproved 2006 Panama Canal expansion referendum
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Third_Locks_Project
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7