Renovation Works: Repairs of Ottarathiri Reservoir inspected

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  • Renovation Works: Repairs of Ottarathiri Reservoir inspected
  • Renovation Works: Repairs of Ottarathiri Reservoir inspected
  • Renovation Works: Repairs of Ottarathiri Reservoir inspected

Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Min Naung along with the Deputy Minister U Bo Bo Kyaw inspected the renovation works of Ottarathiri reservoir on Kyauk Oh Creek in Nay Pyi Taw on July 3rd.

The Union Minister and party made inspection on earth work for reinforcement of the ring bund and digging emergency spillway where he heard reports by the officials.  On the reports, the Union Minister instructed for timely completion of the renovation processes of the reservoir, meeting set standards.

Due to the massive March 28th Mandalay earthquake and aftershocks, the conduit and embankment of Ottarathiri reservoir were damaged. At present, plans are underway to construct a Gated Spillway on the emergency spillway to ensure the safety of the reservoir along with the systematic adjustment of the spillway.  

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