Nqweba Dam - Supplying water to the thirsty Karoo

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Water History the supervision of CH Warren, an engineer with the Cradock branch of the Irrigation Department. The results of this survey showed that a scheme was feasible and a detailed survey followed. In 1919, an Irrigation District was proclaimed under the Irrigation and Conservation of Waters Act of 1912. Under this Act farmers could apply for easy loans and obtain engineering assistance to construct large water schemes. Irrigation Department engineer KR Shand was promptly seconded to the site as Resident Engineer.

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