The Finnaa Ketebaa Irrigation Development Project, currently under construction in Ada’a Woreda, Central Oromia Zone, has been directed to be completed within the scheduled timeframe while maintaining the required quality standards.
A delegation of the Oromia Irrigation and Pastoralist Bureau’s leadership, led by Engineer Girma Raggaasaa, visited the project site to assess the progress of construction. During the visit, the delegation emphasized the need to give special attention to the remaining construction activities and ensure their completion within the stipulated timeframe.
The Finnaa Ketebaa Irrigation Project is designed to develop 430 hectares of land and benefit 600 pastoralist and farming households. The project is being implemented by Walabu Construction PLC.
As sufficient time remains to complete the outstanding construction activities within the next three months, the senior leadership directed the contractor to deploy additional machinery to the project site, extend working hours, and accelerate construction while ensuring the required quality standards.
The site visit was attended by Ambassador Shifarraa Jaarsoo, Irrigation Infrastructure Development Advisor to the President of the Oromia Regional State; Engineer Na’ol Alamuu, Deputy Head of the Oromia Irrigation and Pastoralist Bureau; Engineer Tacaan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Oromia Engineering Corporation; woreda officials; technical experts; and other relevant stakeholders.
Upon completion within the scheduled timeframe and in accordance with the required quality standards, the Finnaa Ketebaa Irrigation Project is expected to play a significant role in developing 430 hectares of land and improving the livelihoods of 600 beneficiary households.