Irrigation Dam Safety 2 Project

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The Second Irrigation Dam Safety Project, builds on priority areas indicated in the recent Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) namely, to improve infrastructure, and core public sector functions, and as well, the project will contribute to the objectives of the FY01 Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) in terms of improving governance, and public services, and, creating jobs through private sector development, including human capital rebuilding. The first component - rehabilitation of dams - will support the engineering design of rehabilitation activities for 29 dams, and the preparation of an emergency preparedness plan for the Yerevan Lake Dam. In addition, implementation of rehabilitation works include 47 dams (i.e., design for 29 dams provided for under this project, and the already prepared design for 18 dams, under the first Dam Safety Project), construction supervision, and, installation of monitoring equipment devices on the 47 dams. The second component will ensure dam safety sustainability, through the installation of dams safety equipment (telecommunication equipment, sirens, searchlights, loud speakers), provision of technical assistance and equipment to the Water Supply Agency (WSA) for the design of an integrated telecommunication network for all dams, preparation of regulations, and operational procedures to guide all parties involved in the management of dams, and, implementation of annual independent audits on WSA operations and accounts. Moreover, an independent dam safety expert will ensure the provision of training in operation and management practices for staff involved at dam sites, and, equipment supply. Finally, the project management component will provide technical assistance, to coordinate project interventions, and support project implementation - procurement of goods and services, financial control, monitoring and evaluation, preparation of annual work plans, and reporting and auditing.