The final technical and legal agreement for the National Water Carrier Project revealed that the project will provide approximately 300 million cubic meters of water annually—an amount close to the total storage capacity of all dams in the Kingdom and estimated at nearly three times the output of the Disi project—significantly strengthening Jordan’s water resources.
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These quantities are expected to raise water supply levels in the Kingdom by 40% compared to current levels, while also doubling the annual per capita share of water from 60 to 110 cubic meters, amid ongoing challenges facing the water sector.
The project will also contribute to increasing water supply frequency from once a week to three times per week across all governorates, improving the overall quality of water services for citizens.
Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan witnessed on Tuesday the signing of the final technical and legal agreement for the National Water Carrier Project, paving the way for financial close expected in July.
Following financial close, construction and excavation works are scheduled to begin next summer, with a capital cost estimated at approximately $4.3 billion, while the total project cost is expected to reach around $5.8 billion, including financing costs. Current negotiations are focused on finalizing the inflation adjustment formula to reach final closure.
The Jordan National Water Carrier Project is considered the first of its kind globally, integrating several strategic components, including the desalination of 300 million cubic meters of seawater annually, pumping systems capable of reaching elevations of up to 1,100 meters above sea level through pipelines extending approximately 450 kilometers, and a strong reliance on renewable energy using advanced, environmentally friendly technologies.
