Iraq is on the verge of appointing a consultant to oversee a project aimed at constructing new water treatment facilities for essential housing developments and other regions lacking such infrastructure, Zawya reports.
Ammar Al-Maliki, Director of the Water Department within the Iraqi Construction and Housing Ministry, disclosed that the selected consultancy firm will undertake comprehensive studies to determine the requisite number of units and associated costs.
Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency INA, Maliki revealed on Sunday that the Ministry has established a committee tasked with selecting a consultant and submitting project proposals to the cabinet for consideration.
In February, Iraqi authorities announced the country was planning around 100 projects to improve water and sewage networks. With a three-year budget approved in 2023, financial barriers are being overcome.
Several projects have been completed, and more are set for 2024, aiming for significant progress in infrastructure. Water remains a top priority in Iraq as the country faces several water-related challenges, including issues stemming from shared water resources with neighboring countries, as well as the water demands of its agricultural sector and oil and gas industries. Particularly in southern Iraq, salinity is a significant concern.
