BATU
Ethiopia
Lead By:
Helvetas
Partner Project
Communities: Oromia
Location: Oromia
Population: 13,000 people
Expected Traffic: 600 people per day
Footbridge Type: Suspended
Span: 80m (262.5ft)
Partners: Helvetas
Completed: 2006
BATU
A high priority crossing for this zone, this bridge was a part of a larger plan to develop this area economically. Located just 100 meters downstream is a new irrigation project, which greatly increased crop yields one side of the river. The bridge allows the produce to get to market and serves the communities on either side.




