AMMAN — On
Sunday, the Agricultural, Water, and Badia Parliamentary Committee convened to
discuss the latest developments of the
National Water Carrier Project. According to
Deputy Mohammad Al-Alaqma, the project has secured $2.7 billion out of the
expected total cost of $3 billion. External grants for the project have reached
$470 million, with contributions from the United States, the
European Union,
France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan, provided in the form of
commitments from these nations. Additionally, the project plans to seek
development loans from financing institutions and will receive government
support over a five-year period, totaling JD50 million annually. The project's
operation is projected to commence in 2029.
اضافة اعلان
During the
meeting, Alaqma emphasized the critical role of the
National Water Carrier Project as
a national initiative. It aims to ensure a continuous water supply to all
governorates of Jordan, especially in response to the significant reduction in
citizens' access to water in recent times, Hala News reported.
He stressed
the importance of securing the project's requirements, particularly its
financial aspects, to ensure a prompt start. This would not only demonstrate
the government's commitment to providing new water sources but also address
water scarcity issues in various regions.
Jihad
Al-Mahamid, the secretary-general of the
Ministry of Water, explained that the
project was initiated in 2020 as a response to Jordan's water situation. Its
primary objective is to bridge the substantial gap between available and
required water resources, which has posed significant challenges for the
Ministry of Water.
The project
concept involves desalinating water from the
Gulf of Aqaba, providing a stable
and high-quality water supply, and distributing it throughout the Kingdom.
However, the project's launch had been delayed due to interest from various
companies and coalitions eager to participate and thoroughly evaluate its
feasibility.
Mahamid
anticipated that contract awards for the project would commence in December.
Five international coalitions are expected to be chosen out of fourteen
companies that have expressed interest.
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