Irrigation design, maintenance and repairs

Description:	The department of Agriculture offers farmers a number of engineering services for water management. These services include: Establishment of an irrigation gravity system - engineers from the department will (a) conduct a site survey at the form; (b) prepare hydraulic gradient line (HGL) for pipes; (c) prepare the design of the gravity system; (d) prepare cost estimates; and (d) install pipes according to the design. Establishment of drip and sprinkler irrigation: services provided include (a) site assessment; (b) preparation of the irrigation design; (c) preparation of cost estimates; (d) installation of the system; (d) evaluation of the system; and (e) operation and maintenance of the system. Installation of Fertigation (added to irrigation systems for fertilisation): services provided include selection of the requisite equipment, calibration and installation of the system, and evaluation of the installed system.
Category:	Agriculture/Fisheries
Office:	Agricultural Division
Deadline Date:	None
Processing Time:	Within 5 days after field assessment
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Phone:
Fee:	None
Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Process:	Farmers should contact the Engineering department for further information
Requirements:	None
Notes:	Farmers should contact the Engineering department for further information

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