Proposes development of artificial lake
The Adama City Administration has drafted a new master plan that will expand and modernize the city.
The city administration presented the draft master plan to residents of the city, last week. Deputy Mayor of Adama town, Chala Bekele Deressa, told The Reporter that the new master plan will expand the size of the city from the current 13,000 hectare to 33,000 hectares. Chala also said 30 percent of the land will be allotted for greenery, 30 percent for infrastructure and 40 for construction (build up area).
The city administration needs 20,000 hectares of land. “Since we need additional land we will have consultations with the local administration and residents,” Chala told The Reporter. “But, we will make sure that the farmers who will be relocated will be properly compensated,” he added. The city administration will also focus on redevelopment of land in the city.
Adama City which recently commemorated its 100th anniversary is commonly called “the jewel of the rift valley”. Located 90 km south east of Addis Ababa, Adama is a commercial and resort town. Adama is known for the spacious Sodere Resort and other popular hotels and lodges found in the city.
Chala highlighted that the new master plan identifies commercial centers, residential and industrial areas. He also hinted that the master plan proposes the development of an artificial lake in the city.
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