APATZINGAN IRRIGATIO

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The Apatzingan Irrigation Project for Mexico will promote development of intensive irrigated agriculture on about 110,000 ha in the State of Michoacan, in Irrigation District No. 107, through: (a) construction of the Chilatan dam, on the Tepelcatepec river, in the western part of the valley; (b) rehabilitation of the existing Cupatitzio system in the eastern part of the valley, with a possible back-up for diverting additional water from local streams; (c) construction of distribution and drainage systems, rehabilitation of diversion structures, and irrigation canals and drainage works, construction of feeder roads and other infrastructure works to service the irrigation district; (d) land clearing on about 11,500 ha and land leveling of about 74,000 ha of the project area; (e) strengthening of agricultural support services (extension, research and training); and (f) equipment and machinery for operation and maintenance of the project facilities.