To ensure the sustainable development of the agriculture in the Khashtarak cluster communities creation of a full irrigation system is necessary.

Expansion of the currently dilapidated network and securing the irrigation of all arable lands in the cluster region is essential for the success of the Program.

A steady irrigation water supply to the village communities will expand the lands that are being cultivated today, thus increasing the variety and the quantity of crops that are being produced.

Aknaghbyur
Progress: In 2002-2003, the community had 67.0 hectares irrigating land.

Between 2004 and 2006, 48.0 hectares of land were irrigated and the lands are served by Achajur №2 first degree pumping station, as well as by Aknaghbyur–Lusadzor pumping station, which is in need of full reparation.

Current situation: In 2003 a USDA project, constructed a new pressure pipe line around Achajur №2 pumping station. This pipeline is not yet in use because of the absence of an internal distribution service network.

Necessary items for total irrigation: Building a metal pipeline measuring 100 mm in diameter and 1,240 m in length with the appropriate hydro-technical net. Building an internal distribution network will ensure 28 hectares of improved land irrigation and an additional 19 hectares of land to be newly irrigated. There is a water source in the village providing a flow of 30 L/sec, which can be used for irrigation if a LR-40 type half pipe is built. This pipe must measure 700 m in length. By building this water-pipe, 14 hectares land which are currently being irrigating by Aknaghbyur-Lusadzor pumping station, will be irrigated independently. The installation of this new water-pipe will save 37.8 kwt/hour energy and 832,000 AMD per year (see appendix 12 for irrigation plan).

Khashtarak
Progress: In 2002-2003, the community had 90.0 hectares of irrigating land.

Between 2004 and 2006, 35.0 hectares were irrigated by Khashtarak internal distribution channel and pump station.

Current situation: The remaining lands have not been irrigated because of the lack of an internal distribution network.

Necessary items for total irrigation: Repairing a metal pipeline that measures 150 mm in diameter and 2,400 m in length with a hydro knot. Building a metal pipeline that measures 150 mm in diameter and 2,000 in length from Khashtarak №1 reservoirs (see appendix 13 for irrigation plan).

Ditavan
Progress: In 2002-2003, the community had 61.0 hectares of irrigating land.

Between 2004 and 2006, 20.0 hectares were irrigated.

Current situation: Currently, the irrigation of the lands is partial because the existing pipeline is in poor condition. Although it supplies a flow of 450 L/second and measures 14,200 m in length, most of its water is lost and cannot be used by the surrounding communities.

Necessary items for total irrigation: Repairing the main pipeline network that supplies water to the community. Repairing the other pipelines that supply water to the community. Building a metal pipeline that measures 150 mm in diameter and 1,000 m in length. Connecting the village’s surrounding LR-40 half-pipelines offering a flow of 15 L/second and measuring
2,700 m in length will supply water to an additional 25 ha of land (see appendix 14 for irrigation plan).

Lusadzor
Progress: In 2002-2003, the community had 123.0 hectares of irrigating land.

Between 2004 and 2006, 20.0 hectares were irrigated.

Current situation: These lands are being irrigated by the Aknaghbyur–Lusadzor pumping station.

Necessary items for total irrigation: Repairing the existing pipeline that supplies water to the community. It measures 150 mm in diameter and 400 m in length. Building a metal pipeline that measures 150 mm in diameter and 520 m in length. The village’s water supply currently offers a flow of 30 L/second and requires a metal pipe that measures 250 mm in diameter and 2,700 m in length (see appendix 15 for irrigation plan).

Lusahovit
Progress: In 2002-2003, the community had 72.0 hectares of irrigating land.
Between 2004 and 2006, 10.0 hectares were irrigated.

Current situation: These lands are being irrigated by the Khashtarak pumping station, although it is in dire condition and in need of repair.

Necessary items for total irrigation: Repairing the existing pump supplying water from Khashtarak. Changing the metal pipeline that measures 150 mm in diameter and 600 m in length. Repairing the village’s Klouly Arou water pipe that measures between 100–150 mm in diameter and 1,450 m in length (see appendix 16 for irrigation plan).