Abstract:As an important water resources project in Yantai Municipality, Laolan Reservoir involves land acquisition, demolition and resettlement of nearly ten thousand residents during construction. Combined with regional characteristics, this paper analyzes the advantages and potential of the resettlement area of Laolan Reservoir, and discusses the development ideas of post supportive industrial projects, aiming to provide references for the sustainable development of reservoir resettlement, improve their livelihoods and income rise, and realize sound economic and social development.