The Anger Irrigation Project is a large-scale, multi-purpose infrastructure project in Ethiopia's Blue Nile Basin, centered on the construction of an 80m high dam. It combines irrigation development for 14,450 hectares with significant hydropower generation (up to 200 MW). As a component of the Eastern Nile Irrigation and Drainage Projects (ENIDP), it represents a strategic investment in water security, agricultural transformation, and renewable energy for Ethiopia. The project has undergone detailed feasibility studies and is in the advanced preparation phase, with financing being sought for implementation.
The Anger Irrigation Project is a major multi-purpose water resources development project in Ethiopia, located on the Anger River, a tributary of the Didessa River in the Blue Nile Basin. The project's core component is the construction of the Anger Dam, a concrete-faced rockfill dam (CFRD) with a height of 80 meters and a crest length of 1.3 km. The dam will create a reservoir with a significant storage capacity to regulate water flow. The irrigation component aims to develop 14,450 hectares of land through a network of main canals, secondary canals, tertiary canals, and on-farm irrigation systems. The project also includes a hydropower component with an installed capacity of up to 200 MW, flood protection measures, and cross-drainage structures. It is part of the broader Eastern Nile Irrigation and Drainage Projects (ENIDP) portfolio. Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) are integral components to address potential impacts.
1. Increase agricultural productivity and food security by providing reliable irrigation water to 14,450 hectares of land. 2. Generate clean electricity with an installed capacity of up to 200 MW to contribute to the national grid. 3. Enhance water resource management in the Anger sub-basin for multi-purpose use, including flood mitigation. 4. Improve the livelihoods of local communities through increased agricultural income and job creation. 5. Contribute to regional economic development and sustainable water use in the Blue Nile Basin.