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Construction of ponds - Introduction
Unit 5- Construction of Fish ponds
Construction of ponds
Introduction
Construction is very important step in an aquaculture project. Type of construction mainly depending upon the availability of raw materials like bricks, stones, cement etc,. Type of construction also depends on the function of farm element and culture system, e.g. cement concrete ponds are constructed for nursery ponds. Ordinary earthen embankments are constructed for extensive ponds and pre-stressed rein forced cement concrete ponds are constructed for intensive and super intensive culture practices. The best time period to construct the ponds is in between late winter and early summer season. Construction process requires careful supervision and skilled workmanship as the success of entire project depending upon the efficient construction.
Following are the sequences of operations to be carried out in the process of construction.
Construction is very important step in an aquaculture project. Type of construction mainly depending upon the availability of raw materials like bricks, stones, cement etc,. Type of construction also depends on the function of farm element and culture system, e.g. cement concrete ponds are constructed for nursery ponds. Ordinary earthen embankments are constructed for extensive ponds and pre-stressed rein forced cement concrete ponds are constructed for intensive and super intensive culture practices. The best time period to construct the ponds is in between late winter and early summer season. Construction process requires careful supervision and skilled workmanship as the success of entire project depending upon the efficient construction.
Following are the sequences of operations to be carried out in the process of construction.
- Survey of the site
- Land clearing
- Land making
- Excavation
- Construction of drainage system
- Construction of dykes and sluices
- Lining of the embankments/ dykes
- Hatcheries and other units
- Office lab, store room etc.
- Construction of residential quarters, watchmen shed etc.
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