Ethiopia invests over 1.1 billion birr in vehicle garage
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Ethiopian Electric Power and Ethio Engineering Group signed a contract to construct and equip a new vehicle maintenance garage at Ethiopian Electric Power’s headquarters.
The project will cost more than 1.1 billion birr and includes building the garage, installing equipment, and preparing the facility for service. Ethiopian Electric Power currently maintains over 1,000 vehicles used for power infrastructure projects and operations throughout the country. Currently, the utility relies on external garages for vehicle maintenance, which is costly and time-consuming.
The new facility will allow Ethiopian Electric Power to handle maintenance internally, streamlining support for its construction and operational activities. The agreement between the two groups also aims to foster wider collaboration. Ashber Balcha, chief executive of Ethiopian Electric Power, encouraged Ethio Engineering Group to increase local manufacturing of power-sector materials, like steel transmission towers, to reduce reliance on imports. He believes locally sourced materials can save time and money while supporting the government’s manufacturing goals.
Ethio Engineering Group plans to complete the garage and supply the necessary equipment quickly through its metals manufacturing division.
