Ilam to Build Dam for Irrigating Farms

The groundbreaking ceremony to start the construction of Godar Khosh Dam in Ilam Province was held on Monday.
The project is expected to be completed within 48 months at a cost of $54 million, ISNA reported.
Addressing the ceremony, the managing director of Ilam Regional Water Company said the dam will provide agricultural and industrial water and play a unique role in the development of Mehran County, especially the city of Salehabad.
“The dam is aimed at collecting surface water for the farming sector, which will help develop agriculture in the region and increase the income of people involved in the field,” Sadeq Alimoradi was also quoted as saying by ISNA.
“Built in Salehabad, Godar Khosh Dam will have a capacity of 151 million cubic meters of water,” he added.