Zee Creek Dam inaugurated in Rakhine State to irrigate crop land, generate power

NAY PYI TAW, 22 Feb —Zee Creek Dam was inaugurated in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State yesterday. The earth dam was built on Zee Creek by Irrigation Department Construction- 3 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and it
is the 219th one for the country. With 840 feet long and 115 feet high embankment, the dam can store 7,530- acre feet of water. It can supply water to 1,000 acres of cultivable land and generate 80 kilowatts. Present on the inauguration ceremony were Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj- Gen Thaung Aye, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo, members of Rakhine State

Peace and Development Council, local authorities, departmental officials, members of social organizations and local people. The commander said the Zee Creek Dam is the sixth one to be opened for Rakhine State. Water is now available for cultivation of summer paddy and other crops in the region. He urged the local people to take part in the development projects of the region as the respective ministries give special priority to all-round development of Rakhine State. He also urged them to actively participate in the 2009 Rakhine State allround development year. Next, Minister Maj- Gen Htay Oo said the dam was successfully opened for boosting production of agricultural produce and supplyof power in the township. The minister elaborated on development of cultivable lands, efforts for availability of water, research on production of quality seeds and distribution and maintenance of the dam. U Ba Saw of Kyauktaw
Township thanked the government for construction of the dam. The commander and the ministers cordially bullgreeted those present. The commander formally unveiled the stone plaque of the dam. The commander,the ministers and party sprinkled scented water to it. The commander, the ministers and the guests posed for souvenirs. Then they visited the dam