MOSTISTEA/CALMATZUI IRRIG.

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The Mostistea and Calmatui Irrigation and Drainage Project consists of two separate and distinct components: Mostistea: Irrigation and drainage of 158,540 ha gross would be achieved through completion of the following works: widening of existing supply canal from the Danube including extension of an existing floating pumping station, construction of four low pumped storage dams on Mostistea River; installation of eight fixed pumping stations and six repumping stations for feeding the new irrigation systems; surface drainage for 82,683 ha; tile drainage for 4,238 ha; soil erosion control works to protect an area of 13,344 ha; and equipment for maintenance and operation and for farming operations. Calmatui: Drainage of 66,930 ha gross and irrigation of about one third of this area would be accomplished through the following works: extension of existing floating pumping station; irrigation works to serve 23,980 ha gross; surface drainage works to serve 66,930 ha; subsurface drainage works for 14,455 ha; reclamation of saline soils covering 9,200 ha; and equipment for operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage works and for farming operations.