Tfer Dam in Larache Province: A 1.14 Billion Dirham Project to Enhance Water Security

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The Loukkos Basin, located in the Larache province, is gearing up to welcome the Tfer Dam, a hydraulic project aimed at strengthening Morocco’s water resource storage capacities amidst increasing pressure on water resources and the effects of climate change.

The future dam is projected to have a storage capacity of approximately 400 million cubic meters, with a height of around 61 meters above its foundations. This project is expected to enhance the mobilization and storage system for water within the Loukkos Basin.

The total cost of constructing the Tfer Dam is estimated at 1.14 billion dirhams, with a planned implementation duration of about 54 months. The construction site will include several structures and equipment necessary for the proper commissioning of the infrastructure.

This initiative arrives at a time when enhancing storage capacities is a central focus of Morocco’s water policy, particularly in light of irregular precipitation patterns and increased pressure on water resources.

Once operational, the Tfer Dam is expected to mobilize and store significant quantities of water to be used during periods of heightened demand or reduced resource availability.

The infrastructure will also contribute to securing the water supply for the region, especially within the context of growing agricultural, urban, and economic activities that are accompanied by rising water needs.

The Tfer Dam is part of a broader strategy to develop the hydraulic infrastructure of the Kingdom, enhance storage capacities, and diversify water supply sources to better address drought periods and climate change challenges.

However, the success of the project will depend on adhering to the implementation deadlines, the quality of the construction and equipment, and the effective management of stored resources following the dam’s commissioning. The goal will be to ensure optimal use of this investment and to sustainably enhance water security in the Loukkos Basin.