ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Irrigation (General) Regulations
13. Approval to construct a scheme
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Approval to construct a scheme
(1)An application for approval to construct an irrigation scheme shall be—(a)made to the supervising entity depending on the category of the scheme;(b)accompanied by an irrigation project design report and in case of medium and large scale irrigation schemes, a copy of a Gazette notice designating the area of construction as an irrigation area.(2)The details required in the irrigation project design report shall be based on the category and size of the irrigation scheme to be constructed and infrastructure standards set out under regulation 90.(3)Upon submission of the detailed design report in paragraph (2) as set out in Part C of the First Schedule, the Authority, County Irrigation Development Unit or other authorised agency shall ensure that it meets the technical requirements before approval.(4)Upon approval of the proposed irrigation scheme, an authorization certificate for construction shall be issued for commencement of construction of the irrigation infrastructure in the Form 4A set out in the Fourth Schedule.