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Gurara Hydro-Power Agriculture & Tourist Zone
Gams and Abell Limited, in a Public-Private Partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, is undertaking the services management contract of the Gurara Phase 1 Multipurpose Dam with the aim of optimizing its facilities and developing an economic environment for improved agricultural production, employment generation, tourism and general economic development of the catchment area. These we hope to achieve by providing world-class facility management services as well as developing a master plan for a safe and conducive environment for investment.
Since the start of our operations in March 2020, Gams and Abell Limited has concentrated on enhancing security of the facilities while also undertaking maintenance and repairs of estates and supply pipelines to the irrigation facilities as well as the 75km raw water pipeline to Lower Usuma Dam in the FCT. Concurrently, we have engaged in the preliminary development of a master plan that will outline the effective utilization of the facilities for enhanced economic development.
In view of the anticipated developments that include a presidential ranch and resort, polo club, golf course, agro-industrial parks, health facilities and recreational areas, the company together with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources have engaged the Kaduna State Government for the possibility of extending the current 8,000Ha with a further 14,000Ha of land. The response of the Kaduna State Government has been positive as they have commenced the process of land allocation through the Kaduna Geographic Information System (KADGIS) and have also indicated their interest to partner with the project for economic development. Other top government agencies and parastatals such as the NNPC have also been contacted and have shown interest in participating in the project.
Years
Contract Agreement
Minutes Drive From
FCT & Kaduna Boundary
LOCATION
Gurara Hydro-Power Agriculture & Tourist Zone
The Dam is situated on the Gurara River at 9°05’N, 7°30’E, in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It is a 30-minute-drive from the FCT boundary with Kaduna State.
The Gurara River extends to about 360 km southwards from the dam, running just north of Jere town, then through Niger State and through the FCT to its confluence with River Niger in Kogi State. The Gurara Dam the watershed area is bound to the south by the FCT, to the west by Niger State, to the north by Kachia Local Government Area (LGA), and to the east by Kagarko LGA both in Kaduna State.
The Goals of the Project
Water Provision
Provide water and other necessary services for the investors undertaking ancillary development activities such as agro-allied industry, fishery, tourism & hydropower. Also, a sustainable source of water supply to meet the demand of the Federal Capital Territory.
Operation & Maintenance
Manage, operate and maintain, all infrastructural facilities and services such as the main Dam and Appurtenant Works, Transfer Conveyance Pipeline, Hydro-Power Plant, the Irrigation and Drainage Systems, Access Roads, Camps, Electricity, Potable and Industrial Water for the Camps, Communication, etc. Also create employment, and wealth in a safe and friendly environment.
The Local Community
Ensure that comprehensive actions are taken to mitigate any adverse effect on the local Population and their environment; ElA/RAP/ESM
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Raw Water Transfer Pipeline
To optimally harness the full potential of the Gurara Dam and improve national food security for sustainable development, an extra 29 km raw water transfer pipeline facility was added to the project in 2011 for the purpose of irrigation of 8000 hectares of irrigable land in the Gurara valley, within the Azare-Jere, downstream of the Gurara dam.
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OBJECTIVES
The specific objectives of these activities shall include among several other things the following;
- Provide a sustainable source of water supply to meet the over-stretched demand of the Federal Capital Territory.
- Supply water for generating hydroelectric power.
- Supply water for irrigation of over 6,000 hectares of irrigable land at the Gurara pilot project as well as the Azara-Jere irrigation scheme.
- Promote general development of the catchment area of the project.
- Maintain the integrity of the reservoir and protection of the catchments area
- Arrange and maintain sound strategic security cover for the whole facility.
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Presidential Ranch
In view of the anticipated developments that include a presidential ranch and resort, polo club, golf course, agro-industrial parks, health facilities and recreational areas, the company together with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources have engaged the Kaduna State Government for the possibility of extending the current 8,000Ha with a further 14,000Ha of land. The response of the Kaduna State Government has been positive as they have commenced the process of land allocation through the Kaduna Geographic Information System (KADGIS) and have also indicated their interest to partner with the project for economic development. Other top government agencies and parastatals such as the NNPC have also been contacted and have shown interest in participating in the project.
GHATZ PROPOSED AMENITIES
Farm Chalets
Farm Restaurants
Security for Staff and Guests
Children's Mega Playground and Electronic Video Game Centers Theme Parks
Business Center
Water Park and Water Sport (Swimming Pools with Clubhouse)
Light Industrial and Food Silos/ Storage and Processing
Sport Fields/Training grounds with camping facilities
Hiking Trails & Rock Climbing, Sky Cable Rails & Zip Lines
Bird Watching Reserve and Aviary
Financial Services, Banks & ATM Machines (at all major activity nodes)
Waste Water Recycling & Centralized Sewage
Rain Water Harvesting
Logistic Center and Warehouses
Helicopter Ferry Service
Petrol and Diesel Station and Tank Farm
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