INTEGRATED RURAL DEV

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The project would complete rehabilitation of 280,000 ha in the lower Rio Bravo Basin to develop intensive agriculture. The project elements are: (a) Irrigation system - Concrete lining of most sections of main canals and laterals. Rehabilitation of structures needed to control and measure water deliveries; (b) Drainage system - Enlargement of some of the existing drains and construction of 1,300 km of new drains; (c) Roads - Provision of an improved all-weather gravel-surfaced road network; (d) Land preparation - Leveling of about 200,000 ha; (e) Auxiliary works - Construction or rehabilitation of houses for ditch riders and operating personnel, and installation of a radio network to link the operating units; (f) Technical assistance - Intensive technical assistance and demonstration during initial period of project to ensure efficient use of water; (g) Equipment - Purchase of additional equipment for operation and maintenance.