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RMT carries out floating water intakes in Senegal

12.07.2016

RMT is setting itself a new challenge and tackling the irrigation market, by designing and installing floating water intakes on the Senegal river. The water which is pumped will be used to irrigate village fields (rice and multiple crops) in the area of Podor in Senegal, between the villages of Boki and Pathe Gallo.

The turnkey project comprises the engineering, supplies, installation and commissioning of the electrical and hydraulic equipment for 39 floating stations. The following are supplied:

  • 39 floating containers and their foundation blocks on the river bank,
  • 29 submersible borehole pumps,
  • 10 borehole pumps,
  • 5 km of PEHD D180 to D400 PN10 pumps,
  • 31 recesses for cabinets and diesel tank,
  • 8.5 km of HV line,
  • 14 km of LV cables,
  • 18 H61 50 to 160 kVA transformers,
  • 39 monitoring & control cabinets and boxes


The electrical and hydro-mechanical engineering is carried out at RMT Kehl, the erection and commissioning work will be done by the RMT-Senegal teams. The project is scheduled to last 12 months.

Senegal River entry point of the water catchment by the RMT

Senegal River entry point of the water catchment by the RMT

Irrigation Canal

Irrigation Canal