Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reviewed the progress of the Koysha Hydroelectric project, the second largest hydropower plant next to the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) with installed capacity of 1800MW.
The prime minister wrote on his Facebook ‘my 12th review of the Koysha hydroelectric power project since 2020, I’m pleased to witness the stage of construction which has reached 62 percent.’
The construction of this mega hydropower project has reached 62 percent through our reformed project management and follow up processes, Abiy said.
‘Our national clean energy endeavor is unparalleled as we possess the first and third largest hydroelectric dams in Africa, the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Koysha respectively,’ the premier elaborated.
As we inaugurate the nearby Chebera Elephant Paw Lodge within the Chebera Churchura National Park on Saturday, the Koysha Dam and its vicinity will also contribute to the tourism potential of the area, he underlined.
The project is located in South West
of Ethiopia and 560 km from Addis Ababa,
Source: Ethioipian News Agency