The dam can open the door for Egyptian companies to execute further projects whether in Tanzania or other African states.Currently, preparations taking place for the project consist of opening bank accounts and finalizing paperwork. Also, the consulting office is finishing and reviewing the design. In few days, a field engineering team will be formed, and Tanzanian contractors will be hired to operate security services, uproot trees in the construction area, and assume part of the construction works. That will create job opportunities for Tanzanian citizens and fulfil their development ambitions.Madbouly, who is also the Minister of Housing, Facilities, and Urban Areas, held a meeting on Tuesday with Salah and a number of officials at the company. Stiegler's Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station is expected to produce 5,920 GWh of power annually to fill the electricity and energy shortage in the country.

Source: Egypt Today December 18, 2018 08:48 UTC