Public Works, Education Ministers oversee progress of school constructions across Jordan

Amman: Ministers of Public Works and Housing, Maher Abu Al-Samen, and Education, Azmi Mahafthah, discussed the progress of school construction projects and the two ministries' future plans for educational developments. During the meeting at the Ministry of Works headquarters, the two ministers were briefed on the latest procedures and developments in infrastructure and the future plan for school construction projects. They reviewed the procedures related to the tenders for studies and the preparation of documents for school construction projects to be submitted to classified and qualified consultants, as well as the tenders that have been finalized and are planned to be submitted in the coming period. The two ministers stressed the importance of overcoming obstacles and accelerating the completion of schools under implementation, holding a weekly meeting between stakeholders in the two ministries, submitting the necessary reports to ensure the speedy completion of these projects, within the cost and contra ctual period, and activating contractual procedures for delayed projects. The Ministry of Works is currently implementing 30 school construction projects across the Kingdom with a total value of JD64.5 million, funded by several parties. The ministry is also conducting studies to establish 116 schools, including 35 schools within decentralization projects, 6 schools at the expense of royal initiatives, and 75 school buildings that will be funded through grants and loans. The Ministry of Works handed over 40 schools to the Ministry of Education last year, with a total value of more than JD27 million, including integrated buildings, additional classrooms, sports facilities, and kindergartens. Source: Jordan News Agency