Khanh Hoa issues new operating procedures for Song Cai Reservoir

Khanh Hoa province has issued a new operating procedure for the Song Cai Reservoir, a Class I irrigation project with a total capacity exceeding 219 million cubic meters. The reservoir plays a critical role in supplying water for agriculture, domestic use, industry, and energy development.

Under the new regulations, the reservoir will provide irrigation for over 17,000 hectares across various zones, including the Song Cai irrigation area and the Tan My main pipeline. It will also supplement water for five other reservoirs and support aquaculture. The facility is expected to significantly increase its raw water supply capacity for domestic and industrial use, rising from 72,800 cubic meters per day currently to an estimated 359,800 cubic meters per day after 2030.

Additionally, approximately 16.1 million cubic meters of water will be allocated to the Bac Ai and Phuoc Hoa pumped-storage hydropower projects. The Ninh Thuan Irrigation Works Exploitation Company is responsible for managing the reservoir, updating disaster response plans, and coordinating with local authorities and meteorological agencies to ensure safety for the facility and downstream areas.