Remedial Work on Dilla and Garbida Dams
Clients
Somaliland Development fund (SDF)
Services
Construction
Location
Dilla District – Awdal Region, Somaliland
Project Overview
As part of a large-scale resilience and water management initiative in the Awdal Region, we were engaged to carry out remedial works on two critical water infrastructure assets, the Dilla and Garbida earth dams. These structures had suffered degradation due to years of exposure, sediment accumulation, and erosion, compromising their performance and safety.
Our team began by conducting comprehensive site assessments, followed by technical planning and mobilization. Using a full range of civil engineering tools and resources, we performed embankment reinforcement, reshaping of spillways, compaction of loose sections, and site stabilization. Erosion control structures were installed around key runoff zones to ensure structural integrity during peak rainfall seasons.
We applied key technologies throughout the works, including precision excavation, embankment shaping, layered compaction, spillway integration, and GPS-aided site stabilization. These methods ensured that the dams were not only rehabilitated but also structurally upgraded to extend their lifespan and enhance their capacity.
To execute the project effectively across both locations, we deployed a full in-house team comprising three civil engineers and approximately 25 skilled and general staff members, including equipment operators, masons, site supervisors, and laborers. All works were carried out using KEEPS-owned equipment, allowing us complete control over timelines, quality, and logistics.
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Outcome & Delivery
The rehabilitation of the Dilla and Garbida dams was completed successfully, meeting all engineering benchmarks and technical design standards. Each dam passed final inspections and demonstrated full operational capacity upon commissioning.
These works directly increased the water-holding ability of both dams and improved downstream water regulation. As a result, approximately 2,450 people across 350 households and 18,000 livestock now have improved and sustained access to water. Our intervention not only restored lost capacity but also helped safeguard local communities against the growing impact of drought.
This project reinforced our role as a trusted executor of high-standard dam rehabilitation and showcased KEEPS ability to manage multi-site operations with engineering precision and environmental accountability.