DID Kapit Schemes
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DID KAPIT DIVISION |
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SCHEMES |
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SCHEMES |
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NANGA MERIT IRRIGATION SCHEME |
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Division |
Kapit |
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District |
Kapit |
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DUN |
N.65 Belaga |
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Parliament |
P.216 Hulu Rajang |
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Status |
Under Operation and Maintenance |
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Construction Period |
1971 |
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Date of Completion |
Early 1973. Alienation of 173 parcels of land completed in 1974. |
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Project Location |
The scheme is located in the Seventh Division of Sarawak, approximately half way between the towns of Kapit and Belaga on the left bank of Upper Rejang River. |
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Project Area |
The gross acreage of the scheme including the canals, drain and camp site reserve is 184 hectares whereas the nett acreage is 159 hectares |
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Project Objective |
The people in the area have never successfully mastered the technique of wet padi cultivation. With the introduction of irrigation in the area, the following are expected:- |
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A more permanent and settled padi cultivation for the local people. |
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b) |
An introduction of double cropping and off-season cash cropping. |
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c) |
An extensive utilisation of the land with other cultivators in the neighbouring area participating. |
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Project Component |
a) |
3 units 4 cusec axial flow pump each powered by a 51hp Dorman Diesel Engine. |
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b) |
3" diameter feeder pipes were installed along the canal where needed. |
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c) |
Earth drains and supply ditches constructed during the late 70's were mostly covered up. |
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