Botswana - Preparation of improved water control and management system for pandamatenga area

The present project concerns the preparation of Improved Water Control and Management System for Pandamatenga Area. It's initiated because the geometric design and environmental impact assessment (EIA) report produced in 2003 for water control and management systems need to be updated and to include an additional 2,500 ha. The project consists of three main activity components: (i) Water Drainage Systems: Geometric design of water control and drainage system for an area of 2,500 ha; (ii) Water Control and Management Initiatives: This includes training of 20 Government staff and 266 farmers in water control techniques and water management; provision of scientific equipment related to soil testing and cartographical survey and enhancing capacities of the Research and Extension departments of the MOA; (iii) Ecosystem Conservation: Activities here include preparation of EIA for the supplementary 2,500 ha; updating the EIA for the 25,074 ha; as well as implementing associated ESMPs for the full development area of 27,574 ha.