Addis Ababa, March 25, 2011 (Addis Ababa) Clean Water and Sanitation Project benefiting 33,000 people was launched here on Friday by an international NGO, AMREF.
Speaking on the occasion, AMREF in Ethiopia Country Director, Dr. Joaso Soares said on the occasion the project, estimated to cost 9.6 million Birr, will be carried out in woredas 5 and 7 of Gullele Sub-City here in Addis Ababa.
The AMREF will construct 10 community shower blocks and install solar panel for hot water supply and 15 shared toilets, each with a capacity of eight seats, among others.
The development of springs and construction of reservoirs are also part of the project.
AMREF has similar projects in Kechene area here in the capital which are being run by the community themselves.
Coordinator of the Project, Gadissa Hailu on his part said the community will be fully responsible in managing and maintaining the facilities.
Hygiene sensitization and promotion is also part of the project activities to increase community awareness, the coordinator said.
Representative from Gullele Sub-City, Tiblets Teka on her part said the government is committed to support the project in its efforts.
AMREF is implementing this project with funds it received from Diageo, Euromoney, Boeing, Opal Foundation and Tragsa.
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