Objectives of DOI

The intention of the department is to ensure that the country’s potential irrigation land is developed into functional water efficient and labor-saving irrigation systems through;

a.     Resuscitation and modernisation of all non-functional irrigation schemes in the country and

b.    Development of irrigation using existing dams’ potential.       

Functions of the Department of Irrigation/Corporate Strategy of the Department of Irrigation

To fulfill its mandate the department is operationalized through its structures as follows;

1.    Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation-  responsible for overall planning of all irrigation schemes and development of standards

2.    Construction Unit-  responsible for construction and supervision of construction works

3.    Operation and maintenance- responsible for ensuring that completed projects remain sustainably functional including enforcing irrigable areas regulations.

4.    Zimbabwe Irrigation Technology Centre (ZITC)-  Responsible for irrigation research, training, technology development, equipment testing and demonstration.

5.    Provinces- All provinces participate in the above activities.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

This Branch is housed at the Head Office (Kaguvi Building).

Its functions are:

1.    Feasibility Studies

2.    Production of detailed designs, bills of quantities and tender documents

3.    Financial, economic and social appraisal of proposed irrigation projects

4.    Monitoring and evaluation of the socio-economic performance of irrigation projects

5.    Adjudication of tenders

Construction

1.    Development, adaptation and enforcement of irrigation  construction  standards

2.    Construction of large irrigation projects

3.    Contract management and site supervision of contractors

4.    Commissioning of irrigation projects

Operations and Maintenance

1.    Maintenance and management of Irrigation Schemes

2.    Drafting of guidelines on operations, maintenance and management of Irrigation schemes

3.    Consolidation of Public Sector Investment Programme bids for operations and maintenance and rehabilitation of Irrigation projects

4.    Planning and coordination of Irrigation activities at Provincial level

5.    Quality control at construction sites