Ethiopia Celebrates Completion of Tekeze Hydroelectric Project
November 16, 2009
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Colorado, United States [HydroWorld.com] Ethiopia's 300-MW Tekeze hydroelectric project, the largest public works project in Ethiopia's history, is complete, said Colorado-based MWH, the engineering and construction firm that oversaw the design and construction.
"All challenges faced during more than 10 years of work on this project are outweighed by the increased quality of life for the Ethiopian people."
-- Ralph Watt, project manager for MWH
MWH began working on the US $350 million project in 1998. It is Africa’s tallest dam at 188-meters high and is expected to play a vital role in meeting the country’s growing demand for electricity.
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