THE BT100-BILLION initial flood and water management project will only be implemented in areas where public forums have been conducted and the locals have approved the usage of the land, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.
He also expressed concerns over the possible lack of water available for irrigation this year, saying that growing off-season crops would have to be halted or water supply would not be enough to produce tap water for general consumption.
Water supply appears to sufficient for some 7 million rai (1.12 million hectares) of farmland, while there are some 15 million rai of farms and plantations across the country that require extra water over and above the amount in store.
"The water supply is bound to be insufficient for some 15 million rai of farmland," he said.
The total amount of money required for the entire flood and water management project cannot be estimated, but the initial phase is expected to require some Bt100 billion.
"Some Bt50 billion has been earmarked for the project in the 2015 budget, which means another Bt50 billion will be required once the entire scheme is approved," he said.
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