AMMAN —
Ministry of Public Works and Housing
spokesman Oroub Al-Abadi said that turning the phosphate hills, in Russeifa,
into an ecological park is bound to create a “healthy, vibrant, and
sustainable” recreational area that will “be a natural outlet for the residents
of the area”.
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According to Abbadi, more than 75 percent of the
project has been completed, and work is underway at the site of the main plaza
to obtain the supply and install the prefab sanitary units.
Abadi said the work was carried out at various
locations of the park, as parts for electricity, water, and sewage systems
started being delivered to the project.
He added that a preliminary study was conducted by
Miyahuna to install two water meters in the garden, and that sewage collection
tanks have been set up in the garden.
Works for the project included the removal of cement
tiles and electric poles, installation of metal fences and gates, as well as
tiling squares, corridors, sidewalks, agricultural basins, and seating areas.
Abbadi said that the project, which is going to
serve residents of
Rusaifa and of the surrounding areas, includes children’s
play areas, water fountains, a basketball court, two playgrounds, stairs,
umbrellas, garden furniture, parking lots, a service street, and wastewater
collection tanks, in addition to a landscaped garden planted with trees and
shrubs.
Included in the park will also be three sanitary
units, three kiosks, and the electrical room, he added.
The project’s cost of about JD2.2 million is fully
funded by the government, and is expected to be finished during the last
quarter of this year.
Raouf Al-Dabbas, an expert in environmental
management and renewable energy, told
Jordan News that he was working as
an advisor to the Minister of Environment when the study of the ecological park
project began, in 2015, adding that the area was a health hazard, being covered
by uranium-containing rocks, an issue that was overcome in the following years.
Dabbas said that the area, which is close to
population centers, had to be rehabilitated to become a recreational area
serving the citizens. He added that the project may be more effective if fitted
with rainwater harvesting pools for use in irrigation.
Dabbas said that there are proposals to save the
periodic expenses of electricity, water, and air conditioners by working on
using renewable energy systems.
“It is necessary to have green spaces for the nearby
community to enjoy recreation in a safe and qualified environment,” he said.
Firas Al-Qaddoumi, a resident of Russeifa, told
Jordan
News that the people of Russeifa are in great need of such projects, and
that the residents of the area will save effort and money by enjoying this
recreational space created in a healthy environment in a semi-isolated place
that is never used.
Russeifa has a high concentration of population and
is deprived of outlets worthy of families who are forced to travel long
distances “to sit in a place and participate in the activities provided by such
projects”, he said.
Abdul Rahman Khamayseh, also a Russeifa resident,
said that only if an environment that protects the privacy of families is
created will he visit the park when it opens.
Mahmoud Al-Biss, from Russeifa, echoed the feeling,
saying that while “the idea of the project is excellent”, “it must be
controlled to protect the privacy of families who visit it”.
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