1.
INTRODUCTION
Petroleum products are among the most valuable natural resources abundantly available in
our country. People everywhere use petroleum products as a fuel in their automobiles,
generating sets, industrial plants and for cooking purposes, thus making petroleum products
an essential commodity that is needed for the daily operations of individual, industrial and
national activities. Most of peoples still rely on imported petroleum products for the servicing
of the economy. Such petroleum products as Petrol, Diesel and kerosene are products
utilized by almost everybody daily basis in Millami town. Due to increasing level of
standard of living, many peoples in our town are increasing the number of cars on the
road, the need for constant power supply to aid uninterrupted production of goods and
services and also for domestic use many peoples are increasing the demand for fuel in
order to enjoy the usage of their generating sets and industrial plants, The total projected
cost for setting up a standard Motor- fuel filling station around Millami town, has been
estimated at Birr 16,000,000.00. It includes building, fuel dispensers and other equipment’s,
spares, along with the preliminary expenses and working capital. Petrol, diesel and kerosene
are basically produced from crude oil, which Ethiopian currently depends on the importation
of these petrol products.
2. PROJECT SITE LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS
This project is located in Borena Zone, Taltelle Woreda, Millami Town surrounding area
in the South west Ethiopia regional state. It is far from 670 km from Addis Ababa and
100km from Yabello Town in asphalt road way.
3. PLOT SIZE
The overall area of the plot is 3000 m2.
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A.
Objectives and Nature of Project Ethiopia has experienced a lot of growth over the past
decade and a half both economically and in demography. This pushes for more petrol
stations around the country coupled with the position that Ethiopia has opened its gates to
neighborhood countries as well as very far countries. This growth has consequently
increased the number of investors and visitors. And the people of Borena center need a
petrol station to stay close their business. This project aims at providing this target market
the requisite the facilities above mentioned for this described population and any person
who wishes to do a business in Ethiopia. Our mission is to successfully build, promote
and provide quality petrol station. We plan to create an environment of convenience. The
project provides for maximum green spaces around the buildings to provide cool environment and
therefore improving the air quality within the interior spaces of the buildings. In terms of glazing
choice it is recommended in the design to utilize low emissivity. All the rooms cubicles shall be
naturally ventilated hence no need to use the mechanical ventilation.
The solar path has taken into consideration at both planning and design stage of the
project by locating the large surfaces of glazing on the southern and northern sides, they
shall minimizing the need for the mechanical air conditioning within the rooms Rain Water
Collection Another environmental sustainability measures that shall be undertaken in this
development will be storage and reuse of rain water collected from the building. This
water shall be stored underground in the storage tank provided on site and shall be used
for general purposes such as cleaning etc... Architectonic composition The design being
vertically oriented incorporates the use of horizontal elements to both contrasts with the
verticality and also to bring the whole composition to human scale. The Balcons on the
building façade shall also assist in sun shading to minimize heat gain and therefore
improving on human comfort. Colour choice Colour choice will mainly be determined by
the existing buildings within the surrounding to ensure that the proposed building integrates
well with the environment. A Working circulation for any car using the petrol station
Objectives of the Project
Implementing a cost-effective promotional strategy that will maximize
awareness for the quality of petrol station and facilities;
Aiming at exceeding the customer's expectations;
Providing High quality petrol station at minimized cost
The Economic Significance of the Project
The envisaged project deemed to contribute to the economic development of the
region in general and the district/zone in specific with following ways :-
Provide better service
By providing quality services, the project will satisfy the demand of the customers
Source Of Revenue
As public policy of any nation, the government collects different forms of taxes from different
business organizations and individuals. Among the different forms of taxes, business income
taxes and payroll taxes are collected from undertaking business activities. Therefore, the project
has been serving sources of revenue for regional government.
Employment Opportunity
One of the problems that our country faced is unemployment. Therefore, the current objective of
the government is working on tackling the problem of unemployment and fostering
the development process either through creating self-employment or employment in
other organization. In this regard, project will hire 32employees. Besides, during the construction
work of the project extra jobs will be created particularly for local community in construction
part
Benefit For Local Community
Apart from employment opportunity for local community, as a corporate
responsibility theproject has been engaged in different development activities. This
will better worth thecommunity in particular and contribute for the development of the nation
as a whole
PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING BLOCKS AND AREAS
BLOCK AREA
Block 1:FUEL PUMP AREA 191.26 m2
Block 2: SHOPPING AREA 109.5 m2
Block 3: SERVICE AREA 99.07 m2
LAND USE:
FACILITY FLOOR FUNCTIONS AREA COVERED
BLOCK 1
MAIN FUEL PUMP GROUND 4 FUEL PUMP 174.7 Sqm
TRUCK FUEL PUMP GROUND 1 FUEL PUMP 16.4 Sqm
BLOCK 2
SHOPING AREA GROUND SHOP 109.5 Sqm
TOILETS
BLOCK 3
SERVICE AREA GROUND VIDANGE 99.07 Sqm
OFFICE
GROSS FLOOR AREA 399.67 Sqm
FLOOR AREA RATIO 0.32
BUILDING COVERAGE 399.67 Sqm (32.5%)
LANDSCAPED AREA 131.03 Sqm (10.7%)
Parking and Paved areas: The project will contain parking for up to 10 cars the total area
located to parking is 1,000 m2.
Green space: We have provided 1,500 m2 for landscaping and greening. This excludes
the covered pedestrian spaces on either side of the building and the entrances.
Occupancy: It is projected that the number of users that will be occupying the space
during operation is about 50 users including the clients, attendants, administrators, and
caretakers.
6. Fire fighting in case of the accident.
In this project, no fire accident is likely to occur due to the fact that electricity
distribution is well designed and the entire fuel pump will be on high quality. In case of
fire accident, there is provision of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire cabinet
etc.). Fire alarm, Automatic fuses will be also provided and emergence exit are provided.
The extinguishers should be regularly inspected and maintained; the personnel of the
building must be trained on their use.
7. Traffic control
In this project, no traffic jam is likely to occur due to the fact of entering and exit in
petrol station is well designed.
8. Infrastructure Access: The site is bordered by asphalt road, by passed by electric power
lines
9. Key to Success Following factors are the key in making this project profitable:
Location of the project will play a pivotal role in the successful running of the fuel
station. The daily turnover of the cars largely depends on this important factor. Selection
of proper equipment is another key for carrying out the successful operations of the
proposed project. The company’s leadership team has built a network of supplier
relationships that will allow Accelerate Station to purchase gasoline for lower prices than
their competitors. Accelerate will then be able to pass this cost-savings on to customers.
10. Products and services
The following are the products and services that Accelerate Station will offer: Gasoline
Diesel Air (for tires) Automotive Parts Assortment (lights, batteries, etc.) Snacks &
Beverages (vending machine access)
11. Competitive Advantage
The proposed project would have a number of competitive advantages: High-traffic
location that is visible and accessible to passersby from multiple major streets and
highways.
The project will increase the number of fuel stations in Waka town and provide
fuel to more customers, reducing the problem of fuel scarcity in the area and
reducing the cost.
The company’s leadership team has built a network of supplier relationships that
will allow Accelerate Station to purchase gasoline for lower prices than their
competitors. Accelerate will then be able to pass this cost-savings on to customers.
Waka is being a regional capital and have many get way corridors which
increase the no of vechels which need of fuel and new road projects also provide
opportunity.
12. MARKET ANALYSES
The efficient distribution of petroleum products has always been part of the
Government’s petroleum policy, which is reflected in the efforts made by the government
establishing mega stations across various states in the country in order to meet the
increasing demand for petroleum products.
a. Scope of the Market Study
The project is targeted for Shashamane town district cross the vicinity and surrounding
[Link], the scope of market study of this project concentrates on the Shashamane town
andsurrounding rural villages in general and the kebele in specific scenario.
b. Target Customers The target customers for the proposed project would be the private
and commercial vehicles running on Petrol fuel, private and commercial motor cycles,
owners of generating sets for private and commercial usage.
d. Market Supply There are no Petrol Stations that are fully operational in Waka, which
is quite no for meeting the growing demand for petroleum products.
c. Market Demand At present there are more than 500 vehicles plying within Waka
being a regional capital and its environs, which includes transporters from, Waka-
W/Soddo route, Waka – Addis Ababa, Waka –Tercha – Jimma on daily basis. Due to
the increasing epileptic nature of power supply, the demand for petroleum products have
been on the rise as a result of steady increase in rate of migration into the town, also,
almost every business and residential apartment in Waka and its environs now rely more
on generators for constant and uninterrupted power.
These major demand factors for the project are explained as follows
Economic Activities
According to responsible municipalities in the eight towns, the estimated population figure
is258,857. This is more than the figure provided by OUPI and CSA, which are 134,846
and183,138, respectively. However, the figure demonstrated under the 2007 census
survey is228,420. On the other hand, the recent census result shows the total figure of the rural
people inthe Special zone is 566, 069. On the contrary, figures provided by District
Administration andOUPI estimation/projection are 640,781 and 800,356 respectively.
Market Prospects
From the above analysis of market, it can be deduced that there is a huge gap between demand
and supply for Hotel business in the kebele as well as in the district that will give a lucrative
market for the envisioned project.
Marketing Promotion and Strategy
To reach customers different marketing ways will be used. Among the different marketing
strategies and tools for promotion controlling the market:
Printed and non printed forms of advertising,
Sponsorship of key government activities and public support mechanism.
Seasonal discount pricing for guest houses and different others customer
centric marketing strategies will be used by the company.
13. Product service forecasted cost of sales and forecasted sales
Abraham Abate Dubale fuel station is located in Dawuro Zone, Mareka Woreda, around
Waka Town, Gozo Shasho Kebele. Owner has planned build new fuel station for lond
run. The fuel station has four tanks, one for benzene, one Gasoline (Nafita) and two are
for Diesel with holding capicity of 50,000.00 liter per tank. Therefore, The fuel station
has four tanks with holding capicity of 200,000.00 liter.
13.1. Forecasted cost of sales for (2023/24)
Table 13.1
18. Description of all Planned Activities and all Materials to be used
The project shall employ the tried and tested mode of construction with reinforced
foundations and slabs supported by similarly reinforced beams and columns as per
calculations done. Walls openings and a pitched roof will complete the building envelop.
The materials to be used are: Retaining walls: the reinforced concrete walls will be done
to avoid the collapsing of the soil wall in basement floor and lower ground floor,
masonry with reinforced concrete column retaining wall will be done to secure the wall
near the road accessing the lower ground floor and the south wall near the ground floor.
To avoid the humidity, the layer of a tar (Damp Proof Membrane) will be put in place
before the construction of any retaining wall.
Foundations: reinforced concrete pads supporting columns, a ground beam linking the
columns and supporting the basement floor slab.
The Slabs: will be of reinforced concrete cast into temporary metal formwork. The
floors will be finished with floor tiles. Structural Framework: will be of reinforced
concrete cast into metal timber formwork. Walling: the walls will be made of hollow
concrete blocks made on site using a manual block-making machine. These blocks will
be bonded with mortar. In wet areas the walls will be tiled, all other areas will have
their walls painted.
Ceilings: the ceilings shall of the painted upper floor slab for basement and lower
ground floor, but for the remaining floors the Gypsum ceiling shall be used.
Roof: the reinforced concrete roof will be used, gutters will be of similar material, while
down pipes and their accessories will be of PVC.
Openings: the main doors will be aluminum with frosted glass while the interior doors
will be paneled timber doors. Windows will be of aluminum frames with 5mm thick
tinted glass to reduce heat gain.
Electricals: the standard electrical cabling will be taken through PVC conduits. All
lighting fixtures will be energy saving. Plumbing: all water including grey and black shall
be channeled through approved PPR pipes. Water storage tanks will be installed above
the roof. Ground water will be conveyed in public storm water drainage as per the
detailed master plan for Dawuro District. The water storage tank will be of reinforced
concrete. Site Works: the boundary wall will have a masonry foundation, concrete block
walling and live fence in some areas. Access into the site will be through a metallic
gate. The parking will be pave with paving blocks and bounded by painted concrete
Krebs. Landscaping will consist of green grass, selected trees and small monuments along
walkways. Night lighting will be via solar powered lights.
16. Compliance of Development to Laws, Regulations and Policies Materials:
all materials to be used are accepted by Ethiopia Bureau of Standards. Construction
Technology: the project will take into consideration local materials and technics of the
local community. Safety during Construction: different equipment’s such as fire-fighting
equipment, clothing equipment will be used to the site. Safety after Commissioning: we
will have fire-fighting and first aid equipment in every block to be used in an emergency
period. .Waste Water and Sewage: this will be done using an aerobic sewage system of
the HDRO oxyfix brand whose agents are available locally.
17. Likely Environmental Impact During Construction and Mitigation Measures
The project will not affect the environment. All soil which will be excavated, all waste
which will be generated to the site will be kept out the site in a public waste disposal.
Recyclable materials can be taken to disposal experts where they can recycle and be reused
18. Likely Environmental Impact after commissioning and Mitigation Measures
After commissioning, Solid waste from toilet can be used to produce Biogas. This
energy can be used to Cook, lighting, etc.
19. Implementation: we anticipate that the project approval would take 20 days, following
which time they would have finished organizing financing. They plan to begin
construction by Dec. of 2023 and complete the project on Dec 2024 (In 1 years).
Construction will commence with establishment of a site store/office after which a
temporary fence will be erected, and after this, the demolition of the existing houses will
immediately take place. Once the site is thus secured the building levels shall be
established, the excavation for the construction of the basement floor will be done and
the retaining walls done to secure the basement & the ground floor. Then construction of
structures will begin from the foundation through the shell to the roof, and then followed
by finishes, while site works commence. This will be the boundary wall, parking, storm-
water collection and water and sewage disposal. On completion the project will be
commissioned and a management unit will then handle the operations of the development.