UP&MDLE SAO FRNCO IR

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The Upper and Middle Sao Francisco Irrigation Project will finance: (i) rehabilitation of seven existing irrigation schemes including the installation of sprinkler irrigation systems and the rehabilitation of access and service roads; (ii) construction of a new Formoso A irrigation scheme including pumping stations, irrigation and drainage, on-farm works, access and service roads, and electrical transmission and distribution lines; (iii) provision of operation and maintenance equipment and services including construction and equipping of workshops, heavy machinery and vehicles, and staff salaries and recurrent costs; (iv) extension services to farm families including selection and settlement of farmers and training in the operation and maintenance of new equipment and infrastructure; (v) social services and infrastructure, constructiion and repair of schools, health post and social service centers, construction of housing, and education campaigns against waterborne diseases; (v) medium and long term investment credit for farmers to purchase tractors, draft animals and related tillage equipment, and to build sheds and on-farm grain storage; (vi) staff training and technical assistance to provide the skills necessary to implement the entire irrigation program.