Zhove Smallholder Irrigation Project
Overview
- Reference: P-ZW-AAC-001
- Appraisal Date: 01/06/2012
- Board Presentation: 22/10/2012
- Status: PipelinePIPE
- Implementing Agency:
- Location: BEITBRIDGE DISTRICT MATABELAND SOUTH PRO
Description
The activities of the project will involve: (a) Development of Irrigation Infrastructure which comprise
(i) construction of a water diversion structure at the Zhove Dam site, a 28 km long concrete lined main canal and 21 km of concrete lined secondary canals to convey water to both communal and commercial farmers to irrigate about 2520 ha of land, and provision of drainage where required; and
(ii) infield development which would constitute provision of a sprinkler irrigation system for 500 ha, surface/basin irrigation system for another 500ha, and installation of 10 sand abstraction pumping units for the provision of water to irrigate 170 ha of land, all for communal farmers; (b) Agricultural Development which comprises of provision of credit, extension services and training to the beneficiaries; and (c) Provision of the Project Management personnel and equipment.
Objectives
The objective of the project is to contribute to household food security for the communal farmers of the Mtetengwe and Masera Communal lands and raise their household incomes.
Rationale
The project will contribute to the sustainable development and poverty alleviation in this poverty stricken region of Zimbabwe.
Benefits
A total of 2,340 smallholder farmers occupying about 1,170 ha are expected to benefit from the project.
Key contacts
SOLIMAN Wael Mohamed Roshdy - OSAN3
Estimated Cost
| Amount |
|---|
| UAC 20,000,000 |
