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The Kandadji Dam, is a large multipurpose dam under construction on the . The site is situated near the small town of Kandadji, , , , 180 km northwest of the capital .It is being built by the Haut Commissariat à l'Aménagement de la Vallée du Niger (High Commission for Niger Valley), a
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Kandadji Dam

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The Kandadji Dam, is a large multipurpose dam under construction on the Niger River. The site is situated near the small town of Kandadji, Tillabéri Department, Tillabéri Region, Niger, 180 km northwest of the capital Niamey. It is being built by the Haut Commissariat à l''Aménagement de la Vallée du Niger (High Commission for Niger Valley), a public body under the Primer Minister''s Office.

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6 FAQs about [Niger Hydropower Station Battery Project]

Where is Niger's first hydroelectric dam?

Niger's first hydroelectric dam, Kandadji, is situated 189 km northwest of the capital Niamey.

When will Niger Dam be built?

The first stage of construction of the dam at a height of 224m started in March 2019 and is expected to end in 2025 or 2026 with the filling of the reservoir at a level of 224 m inside Niger.

What is the Niger Basin Dam & reservoir project?

The Project is part of the larger Niger Basin Water Resources Development and Sustainable Ecosystems Management Program. The dam and reservoir will support irrigation of up to 45,000 hectares of land, which will increase agricultural production, boost food security, and improve living conditions downstream.

What is the Niger River Dam?

It is being built by the Haut Commissariat à l'Aménagement de la Vallée du Niger (High Commission for Niger Valley), a public body under the Primer Minister's Office. The dam will generate hydropower and is control the flow of the Niger River, holding water during the dry season to maintain a minimum flow and making downstream irrigation possible.

What's going on with the Kandadji Dam project?

In addition to construction of the Kandadji dam across the Niger River, the project includes building new access roads, the rebuilding of the town of Ayorou, and construction of a dozen new resettlement villages along the shores of the future reservoir.

Why should Niger invest in a dam and reservoir?

The dam and reservoir will support irrigation of up to 45,000 hectares of land, which will increase agricultural production, boost food security, and improve living conditions downstream. It will also strengthen Niger’s energy security through the production of electricity from the hydropower plant.

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