Feasibility study for a 11,500 ha irrigation project, followed by detailed design and management of project implementation.

The project comprises the development of 11,500ha of irrigation and drainage for existing rainfed farmland together with infrastructure improvements over an area of 25,000ha in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.

The main components of the project are:

	a concrete diversion weir concrete lined canals
	an extensive drainage network
	road upgrading and construction of new roads
	construction of school and health facilities
	provision of water supply and sanitation

Considerable emphasis has also been given to agricultural extension and the organisation of the beneficiaries, together with a health education program and the training of women in income generating skills. The total cost of the project is about US$60M, funded by ADB.