EAST VERMION IRRIG.

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The project consists of: (1) construction of 15 new concrete lined primary irrigation canals, with a combined length of about 140 km; (2) rehabilitation and concrete lining of about 42 km of existing main irrigation canals and about 1,490 km of secondary and tertiary irrigation canals; (3) rehabilitation or renovation of about 1,065 km of secondary and tertiary drainage channels; (4) establishment of about 9 small regulating reservoirs and a small diversion structure with flood bypass; (5) minor land leveling on about 4,800 ha; (6) installation of 5 irrigation pumping stations and 3 drainage pumping stations; (7) construction of about 14 new deep wells equipped with electric pump units; (8) installation of about 36 km of 15-20 kV power transmission lines to serve said pumping stations and pump units; (9) construction of about 1,110 km of farm access roads; (10) supply of equipment, extension services, and research services; (11) training; and (12) consultancy services.