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Integrated water management in pumped irrigation systems in the Red River delta of Vietnam
Project ID
LWR2/1994/004
Project Country
Commissioned Organisation
University of Melbourne, International Development Technologies Centre, Australia
Project Leader
Associate Professor Hector Malano
hectormm@unimelb.edu.au
Phone:
03 8344 6645
Fax:
03 8344 6215
Project Budget
$801,676.61
Start Date
01/01/1995
Finish Date
31/12/1997
Extension Start Date
31/12/1997
Extension Finish Date
31/12/1998
ACIAR Research Program Manager
Dr Kep Coughlan
Overview Objectives
This project aims to improve the physical and economic sustainability of the pumped irrigation schemes by helping to ensure increasing crop productivity in the Red River Delta.
The project is divided into three subprojects, to be conducted at the La Khe Irrigation Scheme in Ha Tay Province which typifies pumped irrigation schemes in the Red River Delta.
Project Background and Objectives
Irrigation plays a critical role in the development of Vietnam's agriculture, especially in the Red River Delta where it supplies water in the dry season and drains away flood waters in the rainy season. Reliable and timely water supplies are vital for achieving high crop productivity.
Most irrigation and drainage in the Red River Delta area is affected by pumping stations (80% of the 850 000 ha). Power supply for the pumping stations (250-300 Kw-h/ha) consumes 40-50% of operating costs. This leaves insufficient funds for maintenance, and this reduces the long term sustainability of these schemes.
The situation is further complicated by the use of double-purpose irrigation/drainage canals and changes to the Government's land tenure policy.
Location
There are no project locations defined for this project.
