Halasa checks on desert highway sites in Maan

AMMAN — Minister of Public Works and Housing Sami Halasa has checked on the desert highway sites in Maan Governorate which were affected by last winter's floods, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Wednesday.

Accompanied by Maan governor, Al Husseinieh mayor and residents of the district, Halasa toured the sites and stressed the importance of following up with the watersheds in Al Husseinieh district, where an international hydrologist came to provide technical advice on the location.

The minister also checked on the completed first part of the desert highway project, noting that work is being implemented in 11 work sites separated by seven kilometres each.

He said the second phase of the project is expected to be completed within a month, adding that the project is executed based on international standards and in accordance with the arrangements made with the Saudi Fund for Development, which funded the project.