Water Pan Construction
Construction of water pans and earth dams designed to harvest and store rainwater for irrigation, livestock, and community water needs — especially in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya.
A water pan is an excavated reservoir that collects and stores surface runoff during rainfall for use during dry seasons. They are critical for food security and livestock survival in Kenya's ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) regions. We design and construct water pans and small earth dams that are properly sized, lined, and protected to maximise water retention and minimise evaporation and seepage losses.
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Our Process
Site Survey & Assessment
Topographic survey, catchment area mapping, hydrological analysis to estimate runoff volumes, and soil investigation to assess suitability.
Design & Sizing
Determination of optimal pan dimensions, storage capacity, embankment design, spillway sizing, and lining specification based on water demand and catchment data.
Excavation & Earthworks
Mobilisation of excavators, bulldozers, and compaction equipment. Excavation to design depth and shaping of embankments.
Lining & Waterproofing
Installation of geomembrane liner or compacted clay lining to prevent seepage and maximise water storage.
Inlet & Spillway Construction
Construction of inlet channels, silt traps, and reinforced concrete or stone-pitched spillway to safely handle overflow.
Completion & Handover
Fencing, erosion protection, seeding of embankments, installation of livestock troughs, and handover with operation and maintenance guidelines.
Standards & Compliance
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