MCC IRRIGATION PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITY

Lesotho Health and Horticulture Compact - Market Driven Irrigation Horticulture (MDIH) Project - IRRIGATION PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITY; This Irrigation Infrastructure Development Activity includes the development of up to 2,000 hectares of irrigated land at several sites near Leribe (Tsoili-Tsoili, Manka, Likhakeng) and Mohale's Hoek (Phamong/Lithipeng) (the Irrigated Perimeters).

Final site selection and size will be determined and agreed to by MCC and the Government in writing prior to EIF, and will be based upon feasibility and design studies to be completed as well as consultation with local communities, local authorities, and the private sector...Following completion of final site selection, the Parties expect this Activity to include the following features:.(A) design and construction of irrigation infrastructure such as (1) intake structures at the main rivers (Caledon, Hlotse, and Senqu), (2) small dams on tributaries to create reservoirs, (3) pumps (including pump stations) and piped systems to bring water to hydrants located at the edge of farm fields, (4) secondary and tertiary distribution pipelines, (5) access roads, and (6) training centers;..(B) introduction of post-harvest facilities for sorting, grading, cleaning and packaging horticultural products, cold storage, and an associated training program for farmers to decrease the products' value loss/degradation, thereby increasing their shelf-life;..(C) commercial investment in one or more of the Irrigated Perimeters by a commercially experienced firm or consortium upon demonstration of the economic sustainability of the perimeter investment; and..(D) expansion of the Government's existing national program in ICM to the Irrigated Perimeters.