Ahmedzai Perennial & Flood Irrigation, Sub Project, Zhob

Project Description

The Ahmedzai sub-project comprises (i) main diversion weir across the stream Sawar Rud-a tributary of Zhob River; (ii) perennial irrigation scheme along right bank and (iii) the flood irrigation scheme along left bank. The Perennial Irrigation Scheme (PIS) supplies water round the year whereas the Flood Irrigation Scheme (FIS) supplies water to the agricultural land only during floods when there is availability of surplus flows in the stream. Right and left bank command areas of Ahmedzai sub-project will receive irrigation water from perennial and flood flows respectively. The design of interventions related to all components of this subproject. These are divided as, (i) Irrigation Network – Rehabilitation and Lining. (ii) Flood Protection. and (iii) Weir construction. The scope of work for the subproject include remodeling of the existing Ahmadzai weir along with the rehabilitation and partial lining of perennial and flood channels and associated structures.