Mozambique - The Massingir Dam Emergency Rehabilitation Project

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The Massingir Dam Emergency Rehabilitation project (MDERP) seeks to support the rehabilitation of the bottom outlet structure of the Massingir Dam to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of the dam. It is of high economic importance to the Government of Mozambique. Firstly, it brings into the table the opportunity of fully rehabilitating the Massingir Dam by holistically reviewing the entire infrastructure especially those that predate the colonial era (which are now in bad state of disrepair). Secondly, the Project will help to address the potential environmental and ecological problems that could arise as result of the damages already existing on the Dam. Finally the need to ensure the safety of the dam all the year round is of critical concern to the Government in order to withstand the likely effects of floods. The Project will lead to development of the necessary civil and mechanical infrastructures that would assist in the maximization of the full benefits of the Massingir Dam. It will be implemented over a two year period (2009 - 2011) and the proposed works will comprise (i) Repair to the bottom outlet conduits, (ii) Repair to the existing bottom outlet steel liner, and (iii) Rehabilitation of the bottom outlet hydro-mechanical equipment. It is estimated to cost UA 21.44 million out of which the Bank will contribute UA 13.30 million (62%) and the Government 8.14 million (38%).

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