IRRIG.DEVT.I(SIDI-SALEM)

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The Sidi Salem Multipurpose Project for Tunisia will comprise the construction of: (i) a dam/reservoir including a 25 MW hydropower plant, relocation of a railroad line, a road and potable water pipes near the site of the dam; (ii) a 126 km interconnection canal from the El-Aroussia diversion 60 kilometers below the dam to the Cap Bon Peninsula; (iii) irrigation, drainage and road networks and land preparation on two new public irrigation areas (Testour/Medjez el Bab and Cap Bon) covering an area of 10,600 ha; (iv) rehabilitation works for 6,000 ha of citrus plantations, including a tertiary underground distribution network for 935 ha on the Cap Bon Peninsula; and (v) buildings, housing and equipment to operate and maintain project works. Overseas training and consultant services to assist in the design, tendering and supervision of construction of project works, training, and studies on water development and water policy issues would also be provided.