MS Consultancy PLC is pleased to announce its participation in the inauguration of the Hobicha Medium Sized Rural Water Supply Project, a significant rural water supply initiative aimed at improving access to safe and reliable drinking water for communities in South Ethiopia.
The project was inaugurated on 10 May 2026 G.C. in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Asfaw Dingamo (PhD), State Minister for Water and Energy, and H.E. Tilahun Kebede, President of the South Ethiopia Regional State, along with representatives from the Ministry of Water and Energy, the World Bank, the Water Fund Office, MS Consultancy PLC, Barcon Engineering, Bigeta Business PLC, and other invited stakeholders.
The project was implemented under the clientship of the Ministry of Water and Energy, with MS Consultancy PLC serving as the consultant. The construction works were carried out by Barcon Engineering in joint venture with Bigeta Business PLC. The project has a total cost of ETB 135,785,619.80.
The Hobicha Medium Sized Rural Water Supply Project is designed to improve access to clean and continuous water supply, strengthen public health and hygiene, and support sustainable development in rural communities. The project includes major water supply infrastructure components such as borehole stations, booster stations, service reservoirs, pressure break tanks, water points, transformers, and electromechanical installations.
Key project components include a 300 m³ service reservoir, four pressure break tanks, eleven water points, booster pumping facilities, and transformer power sources serving the borehole and booster stations. These facilities are expected to enhance water distribution reliability and ensure improved service delivery for the beneficiary communities.
As the project consultant, MS Consultancy PLC contributed its technical expertise in water supply engineering, construction supervision, and project implementation support. The successful inauguration of the project reflects the strong collaboration among government institutions, development partners, consultants, and contractors working together to expand access to essential water infrastructure.
MS Consultancy PLC is proud to have contributed to this important initiative, which supports the broader goal of providing clean water for all, empowering rural communities, and building sustainable infrastructure for a healthier future.
This milestone further reinforces MS Consultancy’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable water supply and sanitation services across Ethiopia.
Photos courtesy of: South Ethiopia Regional Government Communication Affairs Bureau.
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