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Mozambique: Corumana dam “strategic” for water supply, agriculture development
3:01 CAT | 10 Jul 2025
Photo: Ministério das Obras Públicas, Habitação e Recursos Hídricos-MOPHRH
During a recent visit, Mozambique’s Minister of Public Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Fernando Rafael, highlighted the critical importance of the Corumana dam for the water supply of Greater Maputo, agricultural and energy production, as well as for flood protection in the Incomáti basin.
With a capacity to supply up to 60,000 cubic meters of water per day, the dam has been an essential source of water supply for Maputo, Moamba, Sábie, Corumana, and Pessene since 2021.
In addition to ensuring access to drinking water, the infrastructure makes possible the irrigation of approximately 26,000 hectares of arable land, and supports a 16.2 MW hydroelectric plant, boosting the region’s food and energy security.
The minister also highlighted that the installation of floodgates, completed in 2020, represented a crucial step forward, increasing the reservoir’s usable volume to 1.23 billion cubic metres, significantly increasing the dam’s water resilience and response capacity.
Despite the progress made, Rafael emphasized the need to complete the construction of the auxiliary spillway, scheduled for 2026, and called for attracting agro-industrial investments to revitalize the Incomáti basin.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to mobilizing financing for the construction of the Moamba Major dam and the rehabilitation of the defence dikes, initiatives that aim to mitigate flood risks and ensure integrated and sustainable management of water resources.
“The Corumana dam represents one of the backbones of the national water system,” Minister Rafael said.
“Its full functionality is vital to guarantee water for families, agriculture, and industry,” the Minister emphasized, also highlighting the role of ARA Sul, the Incomáti Basin Managers (DGBI), in monitoring and technical management.
The visit is part of the strategic monitoring actions of the Government’s Five-Year Plan (PQG) 2025-2029 and the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) 2025, reiterating the executive’s commitment to the efficient, safe and sustainable use of water resources for the country’s development.
Source: Ministério das Obras Públicas, Habitação e Recursos Hídricos-MOPHRH
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