IRRIG. PUMPING STATIONS

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The project would provide financing for 30 irrigation and drainage pumping stations serving about 1.2 million feddans in Upper and Lower Egypt. It would consist of: (i) construction of one new pumping station, replacement of the pump units in an additional 14 stations, and provision of spare parts for the rehabilitation of an additional 15 stations; (ii) provision of three central and 15 regional workshops, the establishment of six electrical laboratories, and staff housing; (iii) provision of spare parts for emergency repair of pumping stations other than those of (i) above; and (iv) a central control system for the Nasr Canal. In addition, technical assistance would be provided for the design and establishment of maintenance, accounting, and store inventory systems in the Mechanical and Electrical Department of the Ministry of Irrigation.