Mobilisation and Transfer of Water from Bria Dam to Lake Chad
By Anonymous (not verified), 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
W.30.14
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Water
Subsector Name
Water Transfer
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Pre-feasibility Stage (S2A). No stage advancement since 2020. Active conflict in CAR (Bria/Haute-Kotto region) severely constrains field access and study implementation. LCBC Executive Secretary: Ambassador Mamman Nuhu (confirmed May 2025). Pre-feasibility studies continuing where field access permits.
Description
Project to improve hydraulic capacity of the Chari River and transfer water by gravity from Bria Dam in Central African Republic to support Lake Chad water levels (target: raise levels by 0.4-1 metre). Managed by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) under Executive Secretary Ambassador Mamman Nuhu (confirmed active May 2025). Important caveat: Bria is located in Haute-Kotto prefecture of the Central African Republic, an area affected by ongoing armed conflict, severely constraining field access and pre-feasibility studies. LCBC Communication Expert: Mr. Fajong Joseph Lereh (j.fajong@cblt.org).
Capex Cost
25.60USD million
Project Risk
Implementation and coordination risks
Countries
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Libya, Niger, Nigeria