Weirs : Diversion Weirs

Construction of a diversion weir in a river. The function of a diversion weir is to raise the level of the stream to a point where it flows into a canal.

Tongwane river, GaMathabatha, Limpopo, South Africa - Client : Limpopo Department of Agriculture, Designed and built by Dams for Africa, Approved by PG Consulting Engineers, August 2003

(1) Before : a view of the site selected for the construction of the weir. Mma Agnes Qwabe, founder of Fanang Diatla Selfhelp Scheme explains what needs to be done.

(2) Weir construction underway.

(3) The completed weir - the diversion canal is clearly visible.