Homs–Hama Irrigation Network Rehabilitation

Project Scope

The Homs Water Resources Directorate, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is carrying out works to rehabilitate the Homs–Hama irrigation network. According to the Ministry of Energy, the network supplies irrigation water to about 13,000 hectares of farmland and serves around 200,000 people in Homs and Hama governorates.

Components of Ongoing Works

The works include:

• Rehabilitation of secondary irrigation canals and concrete lining along their course.
• Metalwork and civil works at farmer service centres.
• Construction of reinforced concrete structures to regulate water flow and improve distribution across the network.

Implementation

The works are implemented by the Homs Water Resources Directorate in cooperation with FAO and are currently under way.