Torani Canal

Torani Canal

The Torani Canal in northeastern Guyana was constructed to transfer water from the Berbice River to the Canje River. The canal is 19 kilometres long.

The canal inlet on the Berbice River is located some 80 km from the sea where, although subject to tidal influence, flow is fresh throughout the year. A five-door sluice controls the flow of water into the canal. The outlet on the Canje River is near the community of Wel te Vreeden. A four-door sluice controls flow out of the canal.

The Torani Canal also functions to flush saltwater out of the Canje River, especially during farm irrigation times.


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