The ADB approved $111m for Samoa's Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project, focusing on flood risk reduction, water supply, and renewable energy.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $111 million for the construction of a multipurpose dam in Samoa. The Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project will reduce flood risks in the capital, Apia, and include a small run-of-river hydropower plant to reduce Samoa's reliance on imported fossil fuels. The project aims to address Samoa's climate adaptation challenges, including flood risk management, sustainable water supply, and renewable energy security.
June 12, 2024
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