Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced the construction of 674 kilometers electric transmission lines and distribution stations that are in Ethiopia’s territory have been finalized.

The project consumed 2.1 billion Birr and the line runs across from Melkawakena – Ramo – Gode – Harar Fike. The transmission line has a capacity of carrying 230 and 132 kilowatts.

EEP’s External Public Relations Director, Miskir Negash, explained the lines will enhance lighting places in the states of Oromia, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Somali and Harari.

Along with the construction of transmission lines, new power distribution stations and expansion works were also undertaken. Distribution station in Melkawakena was upgraded while new stations were built in Raytu and Gode. New stations were also built in Shakiso and Finoteselam towns.

82.5 percent of the total out lay was financed by the Egyptian Elsewedy company. The Ethiopian government on the other hand covered the balance.

The project was started back in 2009 and it was fully done by Ethiopians.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency