8 July, 2026
The Ko-Socé’s dam has completed a large part of its foundation work and construction of the main structure’s retaining walls has begun. This is one of the strategic infrastructure projects within the Nianija Bolong’s Basin Water Resources Mobilisation Project (PROMOREN), which Incatema is carrying out in Senegal.
This progress also coincides with the simultaneous advancement of other key elements of the project, such as the rehabilitation of the Saly Escale’s dam and the three hydraulic works planned under the programme, which are now at advanced stages of implementation.
“We are reaching a decisive phase of the project, in which the results of months of planning and work are beginning to take shape on the ground. These infrastructure projects will have a direct impact on sustainable water management as well as the economic development of local communities,” emphasises Mr Fernando Díaz, Incatema’s director of infrastructure.
Ko-Socé nears completion of its main structure
The Ko-Socé’s dam is currently one of the most advanced parts of the overall project. Excavation, anchoring and foundation preparation works are virtually complete, whilst teams continue to carry out technical backfilling, formwork and concreting, and the construction of the side elements that will form the final structure of the infrastructure.
The completion of these phases will allow finishing works to begin progressively, leading to the commissioning of a structure set to improve water resource management across a wide area of the Kaffrine’s region.
At the same time, significant progress is being made on the hydraulic structures.
Virtually all structural work has been completed, leaving only the construction of the access road. At the same time, most of the vertical elements have been finalised and work is currently underway on the construction of the upper deck slabs. This is one of the most important phases for ensuring connectivity and traffic flow during the rainy season.
The rehabilitation of Saly Escale is accelerating its execution
Another milestone achieved in recent weeks relates to the Saly Escale’s dam. Following the completion of preliminary work involving pumping, desilting and foundation laying, efforts are now focused on concreting the walls and buttresses, which will reinforce the infrastructure’s capacity and safety.
The rehabilitation will optimise the use of available water resources and improve the service provided to local communities.
Over 7.6 kilometres of dredging to improve the basin’s hydraulic capacity
At the same time, work continues on upgrading the river channel between the Koungheul’s bridge and the Koumbidia’s dam, where over 7.6 kilometres of dredging and excavation have already been carried out.
This work is a key intervention to increase water flow and storage capacity within the water management system designed for the Nianija Bolong’s catchment.
A transformative project for Senegal’s water security
PROMOREN is one of the main water development initiatives currently underway in Senegal. The project will increase water availability for agriculture and livestock farming, improve resilience to droughts and contribute to the socio-economic development of rural communities in the Kaffrine’s region.
The progress made in recent months confirms that the project is on schedule and brings it closer to achieving its strategic objectives for the sustainable management of the country’s water resources.