The federal government has announce plans to construct a new dam in Limpye,  Ampang East  District of Kanke local government area of Plateau state, aimed at  improving  water supply, irrigation farming and power generation in the North-central region of the country.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Prof Joseph Utsev, disclosed this, Monday, when he led the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Director Dams and Reservoir Operations/ Director overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary, Engr Ali Ibrahim Dallah and technical experts on an assessment visit to the proposed dam site.

He also assured that the Mangu dam in Pankshin local government area, which is 90 percent completed, would soon be completed and commissioned.

According to the minister, the visit was undertaken on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assess dams across the country and determine their conditions for rehabilitation and development.

Prof Utsev explained that Limpye dam project would commence after the completion of feasibility studies, detailed designs and the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

He stated that the proposed dam would provide clean water to communities in Kanke and surrounding areas, enhance irrigation farming, create employment opportunities for women and youths and increase hydropower generation for national grid.

Speaking during the visit, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda said “the proposed Kanke dam upon completion and reticulation would address water supply challenges, boost electricity generation, improve road access, create economic opportunities and serve as a tourist attraction.