ATLANTICO IRRIGATION

closed

The project consists of the following: (a) design and construction of five main drains and the required lateral drains, sublateral ditches and waterways to complete the drainage system for about 17,000 ha of agricultural land; (b) design and construction or improvement of main roads and secondary roads required to provide access to Project lands; (c) acquisition, preparation and allocation of land to about 1,800 farmers; (d) design and construction of five depots for the storage of agricultural produce and inputs and the expansion of INCORA's headquarters in the Project area; (e) purchase of equipment for operation and maintenance of Project facilities; (f) training of INCORA staff and preparation of an agricultural research and extension program for the Project farmers; and (g) long-term credits to dairy farmers for the establishment of their farms.