Amman, November 14 (Petra) – Secretary-General of the Water Authority Wael Duwairi and Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Leslie Reed inaugurated on Thursday a project to rehabilitate the Najl pumping station and the water distribution network in Shobak, aiming to enhance water supply and reduce water loss in the Shobak District of Ma’an Governorate.

Duwairi stated that the project aligns with national efforts to minimize water loss across the Kingdom, as part of the 2023-2040 strategic water sector plan, and is funded by USAID at a cost of $4.5 million.

The project entails upgrading the Najl pumping station, implementing a SCADA system, constructing a 1,000-cubic-meter tank, and rehabilitating the water distribution network through 30 kilometers of new pipeline. It also includes main and carrier lines and 15 residential connections, benefiting over 8,400 residents in Shobak District.

Duwairi emphasized that this project will help reduce technical and administrative water loss, modernize monitoring systems, and strengthen the efficiency of water distribution. By addressing network water loss and enhancing the monitoring and protection of water sources, it is projected to save approximately 77,000 cubic meters of water annually.

Reed highlighted USAID’s commitment to providing technical and technological support to improve citizens’ access to water across the Kingdom, reduce water loss, upgrade network infrastructure, and advance water resource management, ultimately enhancing water security in Jordan.

//Petra// AJ
14/11/2024 16:16:51