Shabait.com (Asmara)
8 July 2009
Adi-Tekelezan — A new micro-dam has been constructed in Embaderho Tahtai administrative area, Adi-Tekelezan sub-zone, at a cost of about 1.2 million Nakfa through the collaboration of the Anseba regional Administration and partners.
The head of economic development in the sub-zone, Mr. Berhane Emam, pointed out that the micro-dam has a capacity of holding about 70, 000 cubic meters of water and expressed conviction that it would play significant role in easing potable water supply problems in the locality.
Stating that the local inhabitants were actively engaged in the undertaking, he said that the project was finalized within 5 months thanks to their dedicated endeavors.
Reports indicated that the inhabitants used to travel long distance to fetch water that was not up to standard. The newly built micro-dam would also make due contribution in facilitating irrigation farming on around 40 hectares.
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