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Under ConstructionBKN-CH-0004Province of Kourwéogo · Region Plateau-Central · Sector: Eau / Irrigation

Bassiéri Hydro-Agricultural Irrigation Dam

Certified documentary audit·Last physical verification: 7/28/2026
Bassiéri Hydro-Agricultural Irrigation Dam
Documentary photo evidence of the project siteSource: Burkina News Newsroom

Project Scope & National Objectives

Construction of a 35-million-cubic-meter earth reservoir dam to ensure year-round dry-season irrigation and crop resilience across Kourwéogo province.

Documented 6-Status Progression Timeline

Stage 3 of 6
Current status:Under Construction
Announced1/20/2024· Source: PND RELANCE

Priority water retention work registered in PND infrastructure book

Committed7/8/2024· Source: Appel d'offres attribué

Competitive tender awarded to prime engineering firm

Under Construction3/12/2025· Source: Rapport DGRE

Spillway and earth levee earthworks 60% completed

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Project Specifications

Project ID:
BKN-CH-0004
Current Status:
Under Construction
Sector:
Eau / Irrigation
Region:
Plateau-Central
Province:
Kourwéogo
PND Program:
Programme 4.2 — Souveraineté énergétique
Estimated Budget:
18 milliards FCFA
Design Capacity:
35 millions m³
Last Verified:
7/28/2026

Key Stakeholders & Contractors

Contracting AuthorityDGRE
Prime ContractorSOGEA-SATOM
Financing InstitutionBOAD

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