The Rahad Irrigation Project covers an area over 1200 square miles. It is designed to grow cotton and peanuts with the first plantings in 1976. Excavation for the main supply canal required over 20 million cubic yards of earthmoving.An International Consultant had a major role in planning, equipment selection, and maintenance procedures.


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    Title :

    The Rahad Irrigation Project-Sudan


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    27th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference ; 1976



    Publication date :

    1976-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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