Total Project Cost
Investment Required
Stakeholders
Countries
Project Overview
Description
Project to improve hydraulic capacity of the Chari River and transfer water by gravity from Bria Dam to support Lake Chad water levels.
Objectives
Project Objectives:
- Improve hydraulic capacity of Chari River
- Design water transfer infrastructure from Bria Dam
- Limit water losses in flood plains
- Optimize components for hydropower and irrigation
- Support flow maintenance
- Address silting problems
- Raise Lake Chad water levels by 0.4-1m
- Enhance regional water security
Strategic Importance
Strategic project for Lake Chad basin water security and regional development
Technical Specifications
Technology & Design
Gravity-based water transfer system
Technical Details
Water transfer infrastructure and flow management systems
Development, Implementation & Financial Details
Development Timeline
Pre-feasibility studies underway
Latest Implementation Updates
UPDATED2025-08-12: AfDB & Central African Republic launch cross-border Ubangi Basin water resources programme (PREDIRE) in Bangui—supports studies and enabling works relevant to Bria-to-Chari/Lake Chad options. — https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/the-central-african-republic-and-the-african-development-bank-group-launch-an-ambitious-programme-to-develop-water-resources-in-the-ubangui-river-basin?lang=en
2025-06-09: Hydropower & Dams: CAR implementation unit seeks studies for Lobaye river schemes—technical pipeline around Kotto/Lobaye catchments advanced (gravity-transfer concepts). — https://www.hydropower-dams.com/news/studies-sought-for-lobaye-river-schemes-in-central-african-republic/
Project Timeline
Development Timeline
Pre-feasibility studies underway
Project Status History
Status 2020
Pre-Feasibility
Status 2022
Pre-Feasibility
Status 2024
Pre-Feasibility
Market Analysis
Market Demand
Lake Chad basin populations and ecosystems
Key Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
Lake Chad Basin Commission
Key Parties
Lake Chad Basin Commission
Risk Assessment
General Risk Assessment
Technical and environmental risks to be assessed
Regulatory Risks
Regional coordination required
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact
Environmental impact studies needed
Social Impact
Benefits Lake Chad communities
Investment Opportunities
Private Sector Opportunities
Opportunities in water infrastructure development
Next Steps & Agreements
Next Steps
Complete pre-feasibility studies
