Reconstruction of the Irrigation System Completed in Odesa Region

The reconstruction of the main canal of the Nahirnyanska irrigation system, located in the Izmail district, has been completed in the Odesa region. This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleg Kiper.

This is reported by AgroReview

Main Stages of Reconstruction

The reconstruction project covered a section of the canal 2.6 km long and included several important stages:

• restoration of the canal profile and reinforcement of the slopes;
• installation of a polyethylene membrane and concrete lining to reduce filtration losses;
• replacement of reinforced concrete slabs and sealing of joints between them;
• dismantling of old pipes with a diameter of 1200 mm and laying of new structures.

Improvement of Water Supply for the Agricultural Sector

Oleg Kiper noted that before the reconstruction, the canal operated at only 45% efficiency, leading to significant water losses and complicating the operation of pumping stations. After the work was completed, the efficiency of the canal increased to 90%, ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural needs.

The reconstruction of the Nahirnyanska irrigation system is part of a comprehensive program for the modernization of irrigation systems in the Odesa region, funded by the regional budget. These measures aim to increase the irrigated area by 4,800 hectares.