AMN Plus-October 9, 2026
In statement posted on her official social media page Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie stated the third phase of Addis Ababa’s Corridor Development Project is progressing rapidly, covering the corridor stretching from Goro through Koye Feche to Tulu Dimtu, as well as a 22-kilometer riverside development project extending from Goro, along the Kara–Bole Airport Road, to Akaki.
The projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure, improve connectivity, expand green spaces, strengthen water supply and wastewater management systems, and promote environmental sustainability.
Road Infrastructure Development
The Goro–Koye Feche–Tulu Dimtu corridor development project encompasses a 15-kilometer road with a total width of 114 meters, designed to accommodate eight vehicles simultaneously.
The project also includes the construction of spacious pedestrian walkways and dedicated cycling lanes, contributing to improved mobility, accessibility, and a more sustainable urban transport system.
Green Infrastructure Development
The corridor project incorporates extensive green development initiatives, including roadside green spaces stretching 30 meters in width and covering a total area of 70 hectares.
These initiatives are expected to enhance the city’s urban landscape, improve environmental quality, and create a greener and more attractive living environment.
Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructure
The water supply and wastewater infrastructure development component includes the drilling of 12 deep wells, with a planned capacity to produce 106,000 cubic meters of potable water per day.
The project also encompasses the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and the installation of 206 kilometers of wastewater pipelines, contributing to improved water supply services and sustainable wastewater management.
Riverside Development
The 22-kilometer riverside development project, extending from Goro along the Kara–Bole Airport Road to Akaki, is also being implemented at an accelerated pace.
The project includes soil and water conservation activities covering 11.2 hectares, alongside environmental protection and green development initiatives spanning 324 hectares along the river.
Furthermore, the development incorporates 4,100 cubic meters of gabion structures and 1,500 cubic meters of terracing works to strengthen riverbank protection, prevent soil erosion, and promote environmental sustainability.
Call to Private Developers
As the overall development project continues to advance rapidly, private developers who have been granted priority development rights in the area are urged to accelerate their respective construction and development activities in alignment with the ongoing infrastructure transformation.
