French ambassador visits Samra plant

Feb 05,2014 - Last updated at Feb 05,2014

AMMAN — French Ambassador to Jordan Caroline Dumas visited Al Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday, where officials briefed her on progress in the expansion project, which exceeded 70 per cent, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.

During the tour, ministry officials said wastewater will be treated according to strict standards, and used for industrial purposes and irrigation of certain kinds of crops.

The plant is being expanded on a build, operate and transfer formula at a cost of $223 million, according to the statement.

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