BY John Bulus

Gombe State government has concluded plans to commence work on the Gombe State mini hydro-electric power plant and a second regional water supply scheme from Balanga Dam.

Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo made this known during this year’s democracy day celebration in Gombe State, yesterday.

He said: “Preliminary designs and processes have been completed for a mini hydro-electric power plant as well as the second regional water supply scheme from Balanga Dam.”

He said the projects, when completed, would augment power supply and provide water to five local governments in Gombe South and Central senatorial zones.

Dankwambo said agriculture was also receiving attention as the state government has so far spent N40 million in the rehabilitation of silted canals as well as repair of dam head, gates and access roads of the Balanga Dam.