Jordan’s largest water infrastructure project set to begin in 2025

Water and Irrigation Minister Raed Abu Saud confirmed that the construction work for the National Carrier Project to desalinate and transport water from Aqaba to Amman will begin before the end of 2025.

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This project is in line with the Royal directives, the Economic Modernization Vision, and the strategic plan for the water sector (2023-2040).

The minister explained that the project, a crucial step to enhance Jordan's water security, will provide approximately 300 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually.

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It will offer sustainable solutions to meet the needs of about 4 million citizens and help alleviate pressure on the country's groundwater and surface water resources.

He added that preliminary work will begin in March 2025, including site preparation, land boundary surveys, topographic assessments, and soil testing to ensure the land can support the required loads and is free of obstacles. This phase will also involve land leveling, infrastructure setup, and safety measures.

The minister emphasized that the financial closure of the project will be completed in July 2025, a crucial step to secure financing and fulfill all legal and technical requirements before the actual construction begins.

Furthermore, financial agreements and guarantees related to the project will be finalized at that time, including the acquisition of government permits and the completion of all legal and financial procedures.

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The minister stressed that the government is making every effort to ensure the engineering work for the project begins before the end of the year.

Once completed, this will be Jordan's first of its kind and one of the largest desalination plants globally.

It will also be the largest infrastructure project ever built in Jordan and the region, securing 300 million cubic meters of water annually for various parts of the kingdom.

The project will improve water supply in many areas, reduce pressure on groundwater and surface water resources, and naturally replenish depleted aquifers.