IRRIG-BARISAL

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The Barisal Irrigation Project includes (a) construction of 750 sluice structures to control water levels and provide storage in the dry season, and permit drainage and movements of boats in wet season; (b) widening and deepening of creeks, where necessary, to facilitate water distribution; (c) installation of 100 primary pumps to raise water from the perennial channels to the creek storage ponds; (d) installation of 2,500 secondary pumps or other devices to raise water to farmers' fields from perennial rivers and from the creek storage ponds; (e) provision of storage and distribution facilities for fuel and fertilizers; (f) provision of equipment and spares for workshops which will maintain and repair the low-lift pumps; (g) construction of offices and housing for project staff; (h) procurement of vehicles and construction equipment and equipment for agricultural extension centers and demonstration areas; and (i) consultant services.