JICA inspects technical problems of irrigation project in Do Luong
(Baonghean.vn) - The JICA2 Project Management Board has just inspected, surveyed, evaluated and directed measures to overcome technical problems and shortcomings in the construction and operation of irrigation works under the project "Restoring and upgrading the Northern Nghe An irrigation system" in Do Luong district.
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| The inspection team included Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quang - Deputy Director of JICA Project Management Board, Mr. Kazu Mitsu Tsumura - Head of Design Consulting Team and construction contractors. Photo: Huy Khoi |
The project to upgrade the Northern Nghe An Irrigation System has a total investment of nearly 274 million USD, of which the Japan International Cooperation Agency funds 84.27%; implementation period is from 2013 to 2019. The project's goal is to restore and upgrade the entire system, ensuring irrigation water for agricultural production for more than 27,000 hectares and providing domestic water for the region.
Particularly in Do Luong, up to now, a number of investment items to repair and upgrade key works, canal systems and facilities have been completed and put into operation to serve production.
This is a key agricultural project that has been highly effective, bringing many benefits to the people. However, during the construction process, irrigation must be ensured, so technical problems are inevitable. In addition, the design still has some unreasonable points, not suitable for the field and not ensuring the needs. There are many differences between the design technique and the actual operation.
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| Recheck technical standards. Photo: Huy Khoi |
After conducting the survey, the delegation carefully assessed the technical quality, existing shortcomings and proposed solutions.
On behalf of the inspection team, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quang - Deputy Director of JICA2 Project Management Board directed the contractors to immediately fix technical problems to promptly serve the summer-autumn crop production. The management board will focus on analyzing and handling design shortcomings and errors; inspect and survey to have a general assessment in order to deploy the most effective remedial measures.
