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Apr 26, 2012
Improving Irrigation in Sri Lanka, Continuing 2000 Years of Irrigation Development
Authors: Michael L. Jacobs [email protected] and Andy Constantaras [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008: Ahupua'A
Abstract
Sri Lanka has a history of irrigation dating back 2,000 years. Modern irrigation improvements began in earnest in the 20th century, including hydropower development that satisfied nearly 100% of the electrical energy needs of the country. Rapid population growth, added power needs, inequalities in development nationwide due to almost continual civil unrest for the past 25 years, and cropping pattern changes stressed the existing reservoir, hydropower and irrigation system. The Government of Sri Lanka identified multiple hydropower and irrigation projects nationwide and requested assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation for funding. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division and URS Group, Inc. assisted MCC with evaluating multiple irrigation projects within Sri Lanka for grant funding.
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World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008: Ahupua'A
Pages: 1 - 9
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Developing countries
- Electric power
- Energy engineering
- Energy sources (by type)
- Financial management
- Financing
- History
- History and Heritage
- Hydro power
- Irrigation
- Irrigation engineering
- Irrigation systems
- Practice and Profession
- Project management
- Renewable energy
- Water and water resources
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Vice President, URS Corporation, 8181 E. Tufts Ave., Denver, CO 80237. E-mail: [email protected]
Director, Regional Business, South Pacific Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, CESPD-RB Rm 2036, 1455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. E-mail: [email protected]
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