The Thwake Dam or Thwake Multi-purpose Water Development Program is a dam complex being built on the Athi River in Kenya. The dam is meant to be a multipurpose dam that provides drinking water, agricultural irrigation water, hydropower, and other water supply infrastructure. Water storage is 681 million cubic metres, and is meant for rural homes, Konza and other local jurisdictions. The dam cost KSh. 82 billion and is being built by the China Gezhouba Group Compa… Webb8 juli 2024 · On completion, the Thwake dam will be the second largest dam in Kenya, and will provide water for domestic, livestock, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial activities. The dam will mostly serve areas in Makueni (Kalawa, Kathonzweni, Kibwezi, and Makindu) and neighbouring districts and certain parts of Kitui based on topography.
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Webb24 sep. 2024 · Thwake that supplies water to the local community and feeds into the Athi River do wnstream. The Unsustainable sa nd harvesting in River Thwake has raised … Webb27 juli 2024 · The Thwake Multipurpose Dam was identified by TANATHI Water Services Board (TAWSB) as a strategic facility to supply water to the semi-arid region. Following … hoffman high road angus bull
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Webb28 juni 2024 · The dam, which is being constructed downstream from Thwake and Athi rivers, is set to straddle 10 kilometres to create a lake reservoir of over 690 million cubic … Webb6 aug. 2024 · The Sh42 billion Thwake dam aims to reduce resident’s reliance on rainwater while also providing new opportunities for irrigation, hydropower, and industrial activities. The dam, which is being constructed downstream from Thwake and Athi River, covers 2,470 acres (10 square kilometres) to create a reservoir of more than 690 million cubic … Webb3 jan. 2024 · The completion date for Thwake Multi-Purpose Dam at the border of Makueni and Kitui counties has been pushed to June 2024, the project’s lead engineer has said. … htw offroad