[2] A joint venture of Dilip Buildcon and HCC was awarded the design and construction contract in July 2020.

[1][3][8] A six-lane bridge will be also constructed on the barrage which will connect Dahej and Hazira with reduced distance of 18 km.

[4][7] Total 131.53 hectares (325.0 acres) of the land in 14 villages will be acquired to build the flood protection embankment on both banks of the river.

[1][8][9] The barrage will provide fresh water for drinking, agriculture and industries in the region as well stop ingress of seawater.

[4][7] Some local fishermen opposed the project citing that the fish population will decrease due to the barrage.