A turnkey design-and-build water supply project drawing from the Tekeze River in Ethiopia. Delivered for Netafim as part of its wider irrigation development serving 7,000 hectares of sugarcane cultivation. Jhordan Gerber served as Chief Engineer and Project Manager at Baran International.
February 2016 to May 2018US$80 million project64 km of GRP pipelinesApprox. 21,000 m³/hour design flow2 river intakes4 reservoirs6 pumping stations
Client: Netafim | End user: Ethiopian Sugar Corporation
Pumping station installation, part of the Tekeze River water supply infrastructure.
Engineering and delivery
The role included coordinating contractors and engineering teams across construction zones and resolving geological challenges affecting execution and delivery schedules.
International project approach
Applied accumulated international project experience to local regulations and the equipment required for delivery.
Made effective use of local resources and adapted working methods to the country of operation.
Developed and implemented supplier evaluation and selection processes.
Implemented advanced Israeli technologies in a developing-country setting.
Managed risks associated with international operations and a changing geopolitical environment.
On site in Ethiopia
Pumping station installation within the rock excavationReservoir lining worksPanoramic view of river intake construction and earthworksRock excavation along the pipeline routeLarge-diameter pipeline installationEarthmoving works at the river intakeReservoir earthworks and pipework during constructionGRP pipeline storage and site logisticsReinforced concrete formwork during construction
This project represents Jhordan Gerber’s professional experience at Baran International. Photographs document construction and installation stages. Select a photograph to view it at full size.
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