Iraq’s largest project: Erbil water project enters critical stages
Iraq’s largest project: Erbil water project enters critical stages
2025-05-06 06:17
Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inspected on Tuesday the implementation phases of the project to expedite the delivery of water to Erbil, the foundation stone of which was laid in September of last year.
A statement issued by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and received by Shafaq News Agency said that project supervisors and engineers gave a brief presentation on the implementation phases and progress made. Water is being piped from the Greater Zab River into Erbil, and more than 75% of the project has been completed so far.
According to the statement, the project is one of the largest water projects in Iraq and will help address Erbil’s water scarcity problem for years to come. The water produced is of exceptionally high quality and purity.
The project is scheduled to be completed this year ahead of schedule.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the implementing company, supervisors, and all working engineers, appreciating their professional efforts and commitment to instructions to complete the project and put it at the service of Erbil’s residents in the near future.
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