REVISED AMIBARA IRRI

closed

The Project would provide gravity irrigation for about 10,300 ha. It would include settlement of some 320 Afar families (about 1,600 people) on 800 ha; the development of four state farms; the construction of Project Headquarters, workshop, stores, staff housing and related facilities for all portions of the development; and the purchase for AVDA of operation and maintenance equipment, including vehicles. Works to be constructed under the project include: (a) a diversion weir on the Awash River; (b) irrigation and drainage networks to serve a total of 10,300 ha; (c) flood protection dikes; (d) roads along the main canals and drains; (e) Project Headquarters and related facilities; (f) on-farm development for the establishment of four state farms and for 800 ha of settlement area; (g) technical assistance including engineering supervision and recruitment of technical personnel; and (h) institution of environmental controls.