New School and Health Facilities Built for Displaced Residents
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TLDR
- The construction of the Farkwa Dam project in Dodoma is set to begin in October 2026.
- The project is expected to cost 163.43 billion Tanzanian Shillings and is being implemented by the government in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB).
- The dam will have a capacity to produce 128 million liters of water per day and store 390 billion liters.
- It aims to provide reliable water supply for the districts of Chemba, Bahi, and Chamwino, benefiting local residents and institutions.
- Compensation of 8.5 billion Tanzanian Shillings has already been paid to residents displaced by the project, allowing them to relocate to new homes.