Dutch Embassy Announces Completion of Dutch-Jordanian Water Project in Irbid.

AMMAN: The Dutch Embassy in Amman announced the completion of the Dutch-Jordanian water project after a four-year partnership aimed at rehabilitating and developing sewage networks in Irbid, benefiting over 125,000 people. According to Jordan News Agency, the project was implemented by World Waternet, a public water services and utilities company based in Amsterdam, at a cost of 5.6 million euros in collaboration with the Yarmouk Water Company. Dutch Ambassador in Amman, Harry Verwey, emphasized that the project is part of the efforts to apply sustainable water practices and tackle water and sanitation challenges worsened by the rapid population increase in Irbid, thereby enhancing the quality of life for service users and business owners. World WaterNet's Regional Director for the MENA Region, Kees van der Lugt, highlighted the significance of the partnership in bringing about sustainable changes and offering viable solutions to improve water management capabilities in Jordan over the long term. Van der Lu gt noted that the project involved replacing 12 kilometers of old sewage pipes in central Irbid and training over 250 Yarmouk Water staff in areas such as infrastructure maintenance, safety protocols, and asset management. Additionally, the project facilitated the delivery of six trucks from the Netherlands for inspecting and cleaning the sewage network, along with providing Yarmouk Water with necessary safety equipment. The statement further conveyed that the Netherlands remains committed to supporting Jordan in enhancing its adaptive capacity to confront challenges related to climate change and water scarcity.