Amman, Sep. 17 (Petra) – Minister of Youth Dr. Raed Adwan and Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Walid Masri
checked on progress in implementing the rehabilitation project for Al
Hassan Stadium in Irbid governorate.

During their tour on Wednesday, the duo also reviewed completion
rates of the current project.

The ministers called for accelerating the project’s completion on
schedule, while adhering to required technical specifications.

As for its goals, they said this effort ensures the stadium’s
readiness to serve Jordan’s northern clubs and the sports community
in Irbid and the northern governorates.

Adwan stated that the ministry rejects any disruption to sports
activities in Irbid, fueled by recurring issues in the stadium,
specifically the annual appearance of fungus in the previous turf.

He voiced the ministry’s commitment to resolving these problems to
ensure the pitch’s “long-term sustainability and readiness” to serve
northern clubs and the local sports and youth sectors.

Citing technical defects to exceute a full rehabilitation process, he
said this situation required specific technical and construction work
at an estimated cost of JD850,000,

He announced funds are allocated by the ministry to expedite the
tender requirements, announcing the project is now more than 50%
complete.

Adwan affirmed the ministry is overseeing the project’s execution, in
accordance with the stadium’s technical needs, aimed to deliver an
“efficient” facility to host club matches, tournaments, and sporting
events, which would ensure continuity of sports activities in the
governorate.

The stadium’s rehabilitation project, which is part of the Ministry
of Youth’s broader efforts to develop sports facilities and enhance
their readiness, ultimately serves clubs, athletes, and youth in
Irbid and the northern governorates.

//Petra// AG