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Sidi Salem Multipurpose Project
Tunisia
| Borrower | Tunisia |
| Financing Type | Public Sector |
| Instrument | Project Loan |
| Focus Area | Agriculture |
| Approved | 27.07.1978 |
| Signed | 05.10.1978 |
| Status | Completed |
| Loan Administrator | IBRD |
| Executing Agency | Ministry of Public Works |
| Co-financiers | IBRD, Gov't of Iran, KfW, KFAED, EEC, Government, Suppliers credits, Gov't of China |
| OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 6.00 |
| Total Project Cost (US$m) | 385.81 |
The project consisted of the construction of the Sidi Salem Dam to control and regulate the Medjerda River and to generate and distribute electric energy. Major components included: (a) a main carrier canal to convey water for drinking and irrigation to the populous areas of greater Tunis and Cap Bon; (b) the provision of irrigation and agricultural development; (c) training ; and (d) the provision of maintenance equipment.