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Lelisa Desisa Water Bottling Plant
Precision Industrial Water Facility
Project Type: Erection of Pre-Engineered Steel Structure on Existing Reinforced Concrete Building
Location: Ashawa Meda, Tatek Area, Burayu Town (Adjacent to Top Water Facility), Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Sector: Beverage / Water Bottling Industry
Phi Engineering executed the erection of a pre-engineered steel structural system for a water bottling plant located in Ashawa Meda, Tatek area of Burayu, adjacent to the existing Top Water facility. The project involved installing the steel superstructure on a previously constructed reinforced concrete building, developed to support water bottling and related industrial operations.
The scope of work focused on the integration of the steel roof and framing system with the existing concrete columns and beams, ensuring structural compatibility, accuracy, and long-term performance. All steel components were supplied by the client, while Phi Engineering was responsible for erection, alignment, and secure installation.
Engineering and Execution
Prior to erection, Phi Engineering carried out verification of as-built concrete dimensions, level checks, and setting-out to ensure precise positioning of steel members. Approved steel-to-concrete connection details were implemented to guarantee proper load transfer and structural stability.
The erected steel system consists of primary steel girders and secondary roof members, forming a wide-span industrial structure suitable for bottling lines, equipment installation, and efficient internal workflow. The structure was designed to accommodate operational loads and allow for future installation of roofing, insulation, and cladding systems.
All erection works were executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable Ethiopian construction and safety standards.
Project Outcome
Despite the challenges associated with working on an existing concrete structure, the steel erection works were completed successfully, achieving accurate alignment and stable structural integration. The completed steel framework provides a durable and functional enclosure suitable for water bottling plant operations.
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Advancing Regional Production
The new Lelisa Desisa Water Bottling Plant enhances the region’s capacity to produce and distribute clean, high-quality drinking water as it scales operations to meet increasing market demands. By providing a modern, sterile, and highly efficient manufacturing environment, the plant works in tandem with local supply chains to maintain the economic growth of the industry and the health of the community as a whole. PHI Engineering Solution, in collaboration with the project owners, surpassed all contract goals for structural precision, sanitary safety compliance, and the delivery of a resilient industrial infrastructure.
Scope of Work
- Review of as-built reinforced concrete structure
- Setting-out and alignment on existing concrete elements
- Erection of primary steel frames and girders
- Installation of secondary steel members (purlins and bracing)
- Steel-to-concrete connections using approved anchoring systems
- Coordination with client and site supervision team
- Implementation of erection safety and quality control measures
- Project Highlights
- Water bottling plant industrial facility
- Erection of steel structure on existing concrete building
- Client-supplied pre-engineered steel components
- Accurate steel–concrete integration
- Compliance with Ethiopian construction and safety regulations
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