Progress Review Meeting Held in Gabi Kebele, Hadhagaale District, Sitti Zone
A high-level meeting was held today in Gabi Kebele, under Hadhagaale District in the Sitti Zone of the Somali Regional State. The focus of the meeting was the ongoing groundwater irrigation development project in the area.
The meeting was attended by senior officials including:
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H.E. Dr. Abraham Belay (PhD), Minister of Irrigation and Lowland Areas Development of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Eng. Mohamed Shalle, Head of the Somali Prosperity Party Office
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Hon. Mohamed Fatax Mohamed, Minister of Irrigation Development of the Somali Regional State
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Officials from the SRS Study, Design and Supervision Works Enterprise
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Project implementers and stakeholders
The project is fully financed by the Federal Ministry of Irrigation and Lowland Areas Development. The construction contract was awarded to Oromia Construction Corporation, while the contract administration, consultancy, and supervision are being carried out by the SRS Study, Design and Supervision Works Enterprise (SDSWE).
Objective of the Meeting
The main purpose of the meeting was to assess the current status and progress of the project, with a specific focus on construction and rehabilitation activities.
Key Project Components Include:
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Rehabilitation of 41 boreholes
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Construction of a 41-kilometer gravel road
According to the latest report, the overall physical progress of the project has reached 44%.