In terms of improving canal and irrigation facilities managed by the office, daily inspections are conducted at workstations and local opinions collected and reported to the office for improvements references. After on-site surveys and selection, the office formulates plans and seeks funds from the central government to implement improvements.
To make the construction process more open, transparent, and to promote a culture of public oversight, a pre-construction briefing meeting is organized by us. Local farmers and adjacent landowners are invited to attend, providing an opportunity for mutual understanding of the project's planning and details. This two-way communication with the local community aims to ensure the smooth progress of the project and enhance the quality of construction.
The channels managed by our managerment are mostly adjacent to farmland. In the early years, the thickness of the channel walls was only 12-15cm. To facilitate inspection of the fields, farmers often filled soil behind the channel walls, leading to the growth of weeds. Now, with the conditions of meeting irrigation and drainage needs and sufficient land, the thickness of the channel walls is set to 25cm, and anti-slip grooves are installed. This facilitates farmers in inspecting the fields and reduces maintenance costs.
The construction quality is managed at the first level by the contractor, with our organization as the main coordinating and supervising unit conducting random inspections of construction quality. We confirm that the construction quality of the contractor complies with the design and contractual requirements. Additionally, supervision and verification are carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Council of Agriculture, and the Construction and Planning Agency. These bodies assist the main coordinating and supervising unit in verification methods, aiming to implement a three-level construction quality control system. We have also established a project supervision team to not only supervise ongoing construction projects without prior notice but also to inspect concealed portions, reinforcing control over construction quality.
After the completion of large or special projects, we invite local residents to attend a completion briefing. During these sessions, we provide explanations to the local community about the reasons behind the project, its content, budget, construction schedule, and the benefits it brings. Furthermore, we share the outcomes and achievements of the project.