Amibara Drainage Project I Summary
Project Overview
Client: The People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Water Resource Development Authority
Consultant: SNC Group (Canada)
Date: July 1988
Project Goal: Improve agricultural productivity through comprehensive drainage and water management solutions in the Amibara region of Ethiopia.
Key Components
- Subsurface drainage system design and construction
- Surface drain improvements
- Plastic tubing plant construction
- Soil improvement techniques
- Irrigation system rehabilitation
- Water management technology transfer
Proposed Methodology
The proposal outlines a two-volume approach:
- Volume I: Technical methodology, project organization, and implementation plan
- Volume II: Financial proposal and cost estimates
SNC's Relevant Experience
| Project | Location | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Soil and Water Improvement Project (ISAWIP) | Egypt (Nile Delta) | 70,000 feddan subsurface drainage, tubing plant construction |
| Sabana Yegua Irrigation | Dominican Republic | 49,500 ha irrigation/drainage system |
| Babahoyo Irrigation | Ecuador | 11,000 ha tropical irrigation system |
Key Personnel
| Name | Position | Key Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Neil van der Gugten | Resident Engineer | 20 years experience, former Chief Drainage Engineer for ISAWIP |
| Maurice Boutros | Assistant Resident Engineer | 25 years experience in Egyptian drainage projects |
| Leonard Leskiw | Soil Scientist | 17 years international soil science experience |
Innovative Technologies
- Trenchless plows with laser grade control for subsurface drainage
- Computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) technology
- Electronic total station surveys
- Proposed training program with CIDA funding
Project Implementation
The proposal details comprehensive management systems including:
- Work breakdown structure
- Coding structure for project control
- Schedule monitoring systems
- Quality assurance procedures