IRRIG.CEYHAN ASLANTAS

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The Ceyhan Aslantas Multipurpose Project comprise irrigation and drainage systems, flood protection works and generation annually of 500 GWh of electric energy. The major components include: (i) an earthfill dam located on the Ceyhan River with a reservoir storage capacity of 1,190 million cubic meters; (ii) a power plant of 138 MW installed capacity; (iii) irrigation conveyance canals on both banks of the Ceyhan River and distribution systems serving 88,800 ha by gravity and 8,200 ha by pumping; (iv) a drainage system and improved dikes along the river banks; (v) on-farm development of the whole irrigated area including land leveling, surface and tile drains, soil amendments and feeder roads; (vi) importation and purchase of equipment for operating and maintaining the irrigation, flood control dikes and drainage features, for use in land leveling and installing tile drainage and for transportation of extension agents; (vii) construction of buildings, workshops and communications facilities; (viii) purchase of dairy cattle; (ix) technical assistance; (x) training at home and abroad of selected employees; and (xi) land acquisition for the reservoir and sites for physical works.

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Road, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Hydro, Consumer Products, Raw Materials, Government, Residential