The Drainage project commenced on 3rd October 2002. Having a Completion date of 3rd July 2003. The delay in completion as scheduled was largely due to non-payment of compensation to building owners along the channel route for relocation by the Government.
Urban roads and Drainage Improvements project comprises of the construction of a diversion channel at both Western and Eastern Water course of Damaturu Town, to divert inflow of water into the town.