Ethiopia: Tacon-Built Govt HQs Collapses

A portion of a building under construction at the headquarters of the Federal Government Communications Affairs Office collapsed during concrete-slab pouring.

On the afternoon of October 21,2018, in Arat Kilo the collapse affected one-third of the total 600sqm construction area of the four-basement and two-storey building. The structure is expected to be used as an auditorium and is designd to host a gym, showroom and offices in addition to a multi-purpose hall with the capacity that holds more than 340 people.

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