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Three Borders Irrigation & Hydro Dam

Three Borders Irrigation & Hydro Dam

Overview

  • Irrigation & hydro‑energy project on the Usuthu River at the tri‑border.
  • Supplies water & power to Matutuíne, Eswatini and Northern KZN.

Key Components

  • Hydro turbines and grid connection; reservoirs & tanks.
  • Irrigation canals, pipelines & pumps; climate and eco studies.

Phasing & Timeline

  • Site surveys (geodesic, geotech, hydrology, ecology, climate).
  • Staged build‑out of energy and irrigation networks.

Economic & Social Impact

Provides firm water security for agriculture and industry and generates hydro‑power for the zone and neighbours. Irrigation networks, storage and distribution unlock commercial farming and agro‑processing while stabilising production and attracting private capital.

Improves household water reliability and climate resilience; supports food and nutrition security. Construction and operations include skills transfer in hydrology, environmental management and electrical systems, with strict ecological safeguards at the tri‑border site.

ESG & Environment

  • Environmental approvals and careful water management.
  • Cross‑border governance for equitable allocation.

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