The Arjo-Dedessa Sugarcane Development Irrigation Project is a major agricultural initiative in Ethiopia's Oromia Regional State, designed to irrigate approximately 31,918 hectares of land for sugarcane production. The project involves comprehensive irrigation and drainage systems drawing water from the Dedessa River.
Key Components: Two main canals (Right and Left), extensive distribution systems, lift irrigation for elevated areas, and comprehensive drainage infrastructure.
Comprehensive surface drainage network including:
1.14 l/s/ha for proposed crops
The valley location limits gravity-fed irrigation coverage. Solution: Implementation of lift irrigation systems for elevated areas.
Extensive vertisols (black cotton soil) with poor drainage and expansive properties. Solution: Special soil treatment and lining for critical canal sections.
Specialized irrigation pipes totaling 498.74 km (55,782.40m one-way, 442,962.08m two-way)
The document includes comprehensive quantity surveying and engineering cost estimates in a separate volume (Volume V-Tender document).