Construction of the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Project has reached 69% with the project expected to support irrigation and supply up to 50,000 cubic metres of clean water per day.
The progress was announced after Minister of State for Infrastructure Armand Zingiro visited several infrastructure projects in Nyagatare District including the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program.
The project is expected to support agricultural development mainly by providing water for crop irrigation.
A water treatment plant will also be built under the project with the capacity to supply 50,000 cubic metres of clean water per day.
The Ministry of Infrastructure said the plant would initially supply 25,000 cubic metres per day before its capacity is gradually increased to 50,000 cubic metres.
The Muvumba dam will also generate electricity which is expected to support economic activities and improve the livelihoods of residents.
During his visit to Nyagatare Zingiro also inspected construction of the Nyagatare electricity substation where works had reached 85%.
The substation will have a capacity of 500 megawatts helping increase electricity distribution and supply power for different activities.
The electricity will be used for irrigation, industrial activities and household supply.
Both projects are expected to strengthen infrastructure in Nyagatare District particularly in irrigated agriculture, clean water supply and electricity access.
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