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Jordan and EBRD Sign Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

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The Jordanian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed an agreement to finance a new wastewater treatment plant in Al Ghabawi region. The project, with a total value of 60 million euros, aims to serve over one million people living in Amman and surrounding areas. The EBRD will provide a soft loan of 30 million euros, while the European Union (EU) will grant 30 million euros. The new facility will replace the existing plant in Ain Ghazal and provide employment opportunities for young people in construction and facilities management.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement was signed by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh and Regional Head of the Eastern Mediterranean region Philip ter Woort on behalf of the EBRD.
  • The project is expected to serve more than one million people living in Amman and surrounding areas.
  • The new wastewater treatment plant will have a capacity of 22,500 cubic meters per day.
  • The project aims to provide employment opportunities for 200 young people in construction and facilities management.
  • The EU will provide 30 million euros in grant funding for the project.
  • Ambassador Maria Hadjitheodosiou emphasized the EU's commitment to supporting Jordan in implementing sustainable projects in various fields, including water and energy management.

Statistics:

  • The total value of the project is 60 million euros.
  • The EBRD will provide a soft loan of 30 million euros for the project.
  • The new wastewater treatment plant will have a capacity of 22,500 cubic meters per day.
  • The project is expected to provide employment opportunities for 200 young people in construction and facilities management.
  • Over one million people in Amman and surrounding areas will be served by the new wastewater treatment plant.

Sources:

  • The contract was signed by the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh and Regional Head of the Eastern Mediterranean region Philip ter Woort on behalf of the EBRD.
  • The statement was released by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
  • The information was confirmed by Water Minister Mohammad Najjar.
  • Statement by EU Ambassador to Jordan Maria Hadjitheodosiou.

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