AMMAN — The
Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the
Water Authority have issued a statement assuring the public that the Balqa wastewater
treatment plant is progressing smoothly without any major disruptions.
اضافة اعلان
Valued at €75 million, the
Balqa wastewater treatment plant aims to establish a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of 54,000 cubic
meters based on the Design, Build, Operate (DBO) principle.
The project is funded through a €60 million loan from the
French Development Agency (AFD) and a €15 million grant from the EU, the Jordan
News Agency, Petra, reported.
Improving environmental conditions
The primary objective of the Balqa wastewater treatment
plant is to retire the existing Al-Baqaa treatment plant, which has been facing
environmental and societal challenges due to operating at full capacity.
By decommissioning the Al-Baqaa plant, the project aims to
mitigate these impacts and improve environmental conditions. Additionally, the
project seeks to decommission the Ain Al-Basha pumping station, further
enhancing the environmental situation in the area.
The new treatment plant will adhere to stringent standards
and specifications, ensuring optimal performance. It is designed to cater to
the needs of approximately 622,000 residents by the year 2040, serving over 60
newly developed residential areas across various parts of the Balqa
Governorate.
Addressing public concerns and ensuring project efficiency
While acknowledging objections raised by some members of the
public regarding the location of the treatment plant, the ministry assures that
the project remains unaffected.
To address concerns and ensure
smooth execution according to
the established plan, a dedicated technical committee has been formed to
oversee the project and maintain efficient progress in line with the defined
objectives.
Deadline extension for construction of transmission lines
The ministry has extended the deadline for submitting bids
for the construction of transmission lines leading to the new treatment plant.
Interested parties now have until July 25, 2023, to submit their proposals to
the
Water Authority, which will oversee the execution of the project.
With a positive outlook, the ministry expresses confidence
in completing all necessary procedures promptly.
By considering expert recommendations and adhering to the
established timeline, the ministry anticipates commencing the implementation
phase before the end of the current year.
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