PHOTO
Iraq has approved a major water project in the Southern oil hub of Basra to tackle chronic supply shortages, the local media reported on Monday.
The project includes in the construction of a water dam, a pumping station and other facilities on an area of around 75,000 square metres, the Iraqi News Agency and other outlets said, quoting Basra Governor Asaad Al-Idani.
“The project will be supported by a strong water distribution network that will ensure supplies to all parts of the city,” Idani said without mentioning project costs or when it will be started.
(Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon)
Subscribe to our Projects' PULSE newsletter that brings you trustworthy news, updates and insights on project activities, developments, and partnerships across sectors in the Middle East and Africa.
