Guidelines for Repair and Modernization of Irrigation Projects

Author: Price
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: While China's existing irrigation facilities have been delivering significant benefits, they also face numerous issues, such as growing conflicts between water supply and demand, extensive water management practices, low efficiency of water utilization, as well as inadequate infrastructure, severe aging and disrepair, and declining benefits. Upgrading and renovating existing irrigation areas with a focus on water conservation are crucial measures to ensure China's food security in the 21st century, an effective way to alleviate water scarcity, and a necessity for sustainable water use and agricultural development. It is a highly important and urgent task. This book consists of five chapters, summarizing the work procedures followed in the process of restoring and modernizing irrigation projects over the years, from the initial stages to completion. It includes detailed reviews and summaries of more than 140 activities within a typical restoration and renovation project, as well as the compilation of 49 related materials. This book will be very helpful for irrigation systems worldwide that are facing planning and implementing restoration and modernization projects.