Abashiri Development and Construction Department of the Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau placed an order for the Bihoro Pumping Station in the Abashiri River Central District [Orders Received in June 2024]

Bihoro Pumping Station is located in Bihoro of Abashiri District in Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, which is a major producer of wheat, beans, potatoes, sugar beets, and vegetables such as onions. However, field crops in this region are dependent on rainfall, and the combination of low rainfall and poor soil conditions for water retention makes agricultural productivity unstable.

The Abashiri River Central District National Irrigation and Drainage Project was launched in 2017 to ensure a stable supply of agricultural water, improve agricultural productivity, and stabilize agricultural management in the 2,289 ha agricultural area in Bihoro and the adjacent town of Ozora, and this work is part of that project. Construction of a new pumping station and restructuring of existing water rights will provide a stable supply of water for field irrigation (sprinkler irrigation, etc.).

Torishima completed work for a previous phase of the Bihoro Pumping Station construction project in March 2023. In this phase, Torishima will manufacture and install three water transfer pumps, two pressure pumps, and power receiving/control equipment to supply the Nozaki-Toyohoro main line system. The order was placed using a comprehensive evaluation bidding method, and Torishima’s proposal, which considered safety measures during equipment installation, was highly evaluated and awarded the contract.

Design and manufacturing of the equipment is underway, with completion scheduled for August 2025. Completion of this project is expected to improve agricultural productivity through the stable supply of agricultural water.