In Uzbekistan, five new mudflow reservoirs will be built during 2027–2030. This was determined in the President's resolution "On measures to ensure effective use of mudflow and flood waters."
According to the document, mudflow reservoirs will be built in Jizzakh, Samarkand, and Tashkent regions. Specifically, the construction of the Tangatopodisoy mudflow reservoir in Bakhmal district of Jizzakh region, Gijduvonsoy and Choshdepasoy in Urgut district of Samarkand region, Oktepasoy in Kushrabot district, as well as Oksokotasoy in Bostanliq district of Tashkent region is planned.
It is noted that as a result of this project, the water supply of 7,000 hectares in Samarkand region, 2,000 hectares in Tashkent region, and 300 hectares in Jizzakh region will be improved. Also, 3,300 hectares in Samarkand and 300 hectares in Tashkent region will be newly developed.
According to data, 60 areas with the potential to create small water reserves have been identified across the republic. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to increase agricultural production and create new jobs through the effective collection of mudflow and flood waters.
Also, some reservoirs will be built on the basis of public-private partnership. In particular, private investors will be attracted to the Tangatopodisoy project in Jizzakh and the Oksokotasoy project in Tashkent region.
According to the resolution, it is also allowed to create tourist-recreation zones and fish farms around mudflow reservoirs. Infrastructure facilities will be financed from the state budget.
