Ethiopia: Potable water project underway in Shire’endasilassie

Shire Endasillsie December 26/2012 The construction of potable water project is underway in Shire’endasilassie town at a cost of more than 40 million Birr, town water service office said. Office manager, Zenebe Hadush told ENA that the project includes the construction of two sink wells, installation of pipe line and reservoir. Upon the completion of the project until the end of this Ethiopian year, it would enhance the water coverage of the town to 50 from 30 percent at present, he said. The manager said government and NGOs covered the construction cost of the projects. Efforts are underway to satisfy the demand of potable water for the more than 60,000 inhabitants of the town, he said.