The basic objective of the Vasilikos-Pentaschoinos Project is the development of the water resources of the area both for the agricultural development of the area and the augmentation of the domestic water supply of Nicosia, Larnaka and Famagusta districts.
The project started in 1980 and was completed in 1987 at a total cost of C£27 million.
It includes the construction of two dams, Kalavasos dam on Vasilikos river and Dipotamos dam on Pentaschoinos river, Maroni diversion, Kornos water treatment plant, Kalavasos-Choirokoitia pipeline, Tokhni pumping station and the Vasilikos, Pentaschoinos and Maroni irrigation schemes. In addition, land consolidation has been applied, rural roads have been constructed and an Agricultural Research Station has been established for experiments regarding various types and varieties of plants, irrigation techniques and water suitability.
More information for the project you can find in the booklets “Vassilikos-Pentaschinos Project” |  | 
Kornos Water Treatment Plant
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Kalavasos Dam | 
Maroni diversion weir |
| Project Data
| Water resources |
| Kalavasos Dam with a capacity of | | 17,1 MCM |
| Dipotamos Dam with a capacity of | | 15,5 MCM |
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| Irrigated area |
| Vasilikos | 801 |
1 429 hectares |
| Pentaschoinos | 422 |
| Maroni | 206 |
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| Kornos Water Treatment Plant | Capacity | 32 000 m3/day |
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