Muda Dam

Project Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project entails the construction of a 2.1km long earth-fill dam about 500m downstream from the Muda confluence with the Mupfure River.

Technical details:

  • Full supply capacity: 98,000ML
  • 10% yield : 31,600ML
  • Maximum dam height: 31.50m
  • Crest length: 2,115m
  • Total volume of materials: 1.684X106m³

The project purpose is to supply water and irrigation to Chegutu town, Mubayira Growth Point and commercial farming areas around Beatrice.

PROJECT LOCATION:

Tsholotsho/Umguza, Matabeleland North

LEAD AGENCY/ PROJECT PROMOTER:

Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)

ACTIONS REQUIRED/ IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS/ CONTRACT TYPE:

Public Private Partnership (PPP)

ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT:

USD 60 million

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Country

Zimbabwe

Location (s)

Tsholotsho/ Umguza

Sector

Infrastructure: Transport, Energy, ICT, Mining and Water

Sub Sector

Water Management

Investment Value Range

50-75 million USD

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