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K700 million irrigation project to be completed soon

Posted on August, 3, 2020 at 09:41 am


 
 District Commissioner (DC) for Ntcheu Francis Matewere has disclosed that the K700 millon,  World Bank funded Lisungwi Irrigation Scheme project will be completed by October 2020.
 
The DC made the revelation when he toured the scheme site and other irrigation sites namely; Chikondi, Namadidi, Linungwi and Muthe in the district
 
Mzembe who was impressed with the construction progress so far said the development will boost people’s livelihoods in the area when completed.
 
"People in various districts across the country including Blantyre, Lilongwe and Zomba depend on Tsangano for Irish potatoes and other commodities. This development will boost income for the farmers once it is completed," said Matewere.
 
Meanwhile, Lisungwi irrigation Scheme Management Committee Chairperson, Mailosi Silver said the committee will ensure safety and security at the scheme.
 
World Bank through the Malawi Drought Recovery and Resilience Project (MDRRP) has pumped in K700 million for the irrigation project.
 
Source: Mana Online