PI SHI HANG AREA

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The main objective of the project is to increase production of crops & other agricultural products in Central Anhui Province by developing water resources, reducing flood damage, developing rural infrastructure & agricultural support services, & improving Anhui's overall capability to plan & manage irrigation & flood control schemes. The project would rehabilitate & complete existing irrigation facilities on 320,000 ha in the Pishihang area. It would provide flood protection to 170,000 ha, more reliable irrigation to 220,000 ha & improved drainage to 23,000 ha in an area surrounding Lake Chao. The project would also upgrade other rural infrastructure, strengthen support services, & provide agricultural credit to encourage diversification into livestock, fisheries & forestry. Main features include construction of control structures, bridges, drainage culverts, etc., & excavation to increase canal capacity in the Pishihang area, excavation of flood channels, construction of control gates & pumping stations in the Chaohu area; improvement of rural roads & power facilities; provision of chemical fertilizers; construction of buildings & provision of laboratory equipment & vehicles to extension, research & training facilities.