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The Ministry of Water and Irrigation issued a detailed clarification on the project's development, cost structure and long-term role in Jordan's water security.
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation issued a clarification on the development, cost and strategic framework of the National Conveyance Project. The Ministry explained that the project evolved in response to Jordan's long-term need for a secure and sustainable additional water source. Earlier concepts were progressively expanded as national water requirements increased and the project developed into an integrated desalination, conveyance and renewable-energy system. The current project is designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of drinking water annually, sufficient to meet approximately 40% of Jordan's drinking-water needs. The Ministry stated that government negotiations reduced projected costs compared with earlier proposals while improving technical specifications and financing arrangements. It also explained that changes in project cost over time reflected the expansion of the project, desalination and energy requirements, financing conditions and cumulative inflation. The National Conveyance Project is being implemented as a long-term national investment designed to strengthen Jordan's water security while complementing other measures, including improved water-use efficiency, reduction of water losses, wastewater reuse and continued development of available water resources.
