Multilateral Working Group on Water Resources
Water Data Banks Project
Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Publications
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| TITLE: | Dams on Wadi Wala and Wadi Mujib |
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| AUTHORS: | Howard Humphreys & Partners (Consulting Engineers) in association with Studio Pietrangeli and Masar |
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| PAGES: | 18 |
| PUBLICATION DATE: | May 1991 |
| LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION: | English |
| ABSTRACT: | This study covered all aspects of the Mujib Basin and in particular hydrogeology and selection of suitable dam sites. It comprises of three volumes and a summary report: * Volume 1 : Technical, Economic and Financial Feasibility Report. * Volume 2 : Preliminary Design. * Volume 3 : Site Investigation. The study concluded that the Wala dam should not be constructed as it appears to be economically not viable, with a cost ratio of less than unity. However, the Mujib development was seen as technically less risky than Wala since reservoir losses are likely to be relatively low. The greatest single technical challenge, reservoir slope stability is considered to be manageable. A supplementary study report presented by the same agency concerning the construction of dams on Wadi Wala and Wadi Mujib conducted in May 1994, concluded that the development of water resources of Wala and Mujib forms an essential element of an integrated regional water resource program that would provide water for the Southern Ghors as well as Amman. The report also stated that these water supplies were essential for industrial and agricultural expansion which would provide valuable employment opportunities. The unit cost of water would be inevitably expensive, but nevertheless cheaper than the Disi wellfield and desalinated water. That study, hence recommended that the Jordan Valley Authority proceed with the implementation of the project. |
| ADDRESSES FROM WHICH THE REPORT CAN BE OBTAINED: | Ministry of Planning / Documentation Section Amman - Jordan Masar P.O. Box 5278 Amman - Jordan Howard Humphreys & Partners (Consulting Engineers) Tel. : (+) 44 3723 76190 Thorncroft Manor, Dorking Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8JB, England Studio Pietrangeli Rome - Italy |
| AVAILABILITY OF REPORT: | Available |
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