KABUL, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- A Russian company has won the contract for the construction of a dam called "Machalgho Dam" in the eastern Paktia province, a local television channel Tolo reported on Friday.
"Work for the construction of Machalgho Dam will kick off within the next one month," the media outlet quoted Deputy Minister for Energy and Water Abdul Basir Azimi as saying.
Without identifying the name of the company, Azimi, according to Tolo television channel, said that the government would pay the budget for the 23 million U.S. dollars project which will irrigate more than 2,300 hectares of land, will also produce 800 kilowatts of power and meanwhile it will provide drinking water to over 900 families in Paktia province.
Work for the construction of the dam project will start within the next one month after the winner company presents the warranty letters and other required documents, Tolo reported, based on Azimi's remarks, adding the project will be completed in three years.
