The main objective of the Karangazi Valley Multipurpose Irrigation Project is to increase agricultural and livestock production through provision of infrastructure for irrigation, livestock and domestic water supply by pumping water from Akagera River, which is the only source of sufficient water in the area. A gross area of 11,000 ha gross potential irrigable land and at least 65,000 cattle will be targeted for the supply of water.
The specific Contract objectives can be listed as follows:
• To make the Karangazi Valley Multipurpose Project ready for implementation • To provide RAB, within the scheduled time, with the Feasibility Study, Detailed Designs and Tender Documentation
• To provide the services in full compliance with the requirements of the Terms of Reference (ToR) and the overall requirements of the Project Contract.
• To ensure that the developed project will be: ➢ In accordance with the countries development objectives; ➢ Technically sound and the best of the alternatives; ➢ Attractive to the intended beneficiaries; ➢ Operationally and managerially workable; ➢ Economically and financially viable; and ➢ Sustainable and environmentally sound.
