Through the diversion weirs, Zawgyi Dam will supply water for cultivation of crops year round, affecting 11,000 acres. If the acres of mixed crops are counted, a total of the irrigated areas will be 170,000 acres. The dam can irrigate more 8,000 acres and supply power, benefiting the people of Shan State and Mandalay Division. Like Lawpita, Kinda, Sedawgyi dams and No 1 Zawgyi Hydel Power Station, the present facility will contribute towards development the nation. The Ministry of Electric Power is extending power stations in accord with the guide- lines of the State.
Plans are under way to implement many more such projects in the future.
The government is endeavouring for supply of power required for the modern nation in accord with the schedule. With the combined efforts of the government, the people and the Tatmadaw, the goal a modern and developed nation can be reached in a short period. Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj Gen Maung Bo said the present hydel power station and the operating other two stations on Zawgyi Creek will help fulfil the energy needs of the nation. Emergence of the dam is the result of the joint efforts of the government, the local people and the Tatmadaw. Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut said it is the 14th power station built in Shan State.