The objectives of revetment and modernisation of the canal between Kilometre Points 55.00 and 77.00 were to:

• a) Stabilise the channel.
• b) Eliminate seepage.
• c) Ensure safety and effectiveness of canal service.
• d) Establish systems to improve diversion possibilities.
• e) Increase transport capacity.
• f) Promote future irrigation schemes. In order to achieve these objectives, the design included revetment of the canal, maintaining a longitudinal section with a constant gradient; two drainage lines, generally following the routes of the Imperial Canal’s main San Miguel and San Lamberto irrigation ditches; several hydraulic structures, including relief siphons and manoeuvring gates, with a regulating gate and sluice gates. Installation of ten monitoring points connected to the Automatic Hydrological Information System was also proposed.