Bigasha-Omumukura Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project

Bigasha-Omumukura Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project is located on the Omukura River in Ngarama subcounty, Isingiro District, Southern Uganda. The Omukura River flows in a north to south direction and drains into the Kagera River. The project site measures 1942 ha in area, and occupies a flat and marshy plain at the bottom of a deep valley. The project comprises of the development of 500 ha for irrigation and supply of water to 118,000 people. Water is proposed to be abstracted from the Omukura River via diversion and intake works. The river drains an area of 125 km² upstream of the project site.

Bigasha-Omumukura Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project is located on the Omukura River in Ngarama subcounty, Isingiro District, Southern Uganda. The Omukura River flows in a north to south direction and drains into the Kagera River. The project site measures 1942 ha in area, and occupies a flat and marshy plain at the bottom of a deep valley. The project comprises of the development of 500 ha for irrigation and supply of water to 118,000 people. Water is proposed to be abstracted from the Omukura River via diversion and intake works. The river drains an area of 125 km² upstream of the project site.

Feasibility, Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) studies for the Bigasha-Omumukura project were completed in 2014 with funding by the Swedish Government. The Government of Uganda is mobilising resources for implementation of the project.