The Minister of Electricity, Energy, and Water, Dr. Ali Seif Mohammed, along with his deputy, Adel Saleh Bader, inspected the progress of the Wald Ayyash district Water Project in the Hidan District of Saada Governorate, which will benefit 25,000 people.”
The project, which will serve approximately 25,000 people, aims to address the region’s critical water shortage.
During the visit, the officials, accompanied by Abdulghani al-Madani, head of the Electrical Industries and Renewable Energy Corporation, reviewed the first phase of the project, which is now 50% complete.
The team was briefed on the project’s components, including well drilling, tank construction, and the installation of a solar energy system to ensure a sustainable water supply. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly alleviate the region’s challenges in accessing clean drinking water.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of underserved and remote areas, emphasizing that water and electricity projects are among the top priorities of the current administration.
He also urged for the timely completion of the project to ensure the local population benefits as soon as possible.
Deputy Minister explained that the project is being implemented in four phases. The first phase, funded by the Central Emergency Interventions Unit, includes well drilling and tank construction.
The second phase, supported by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), will provide a solar energy system. The third and fourth phases, involving the extension of pumping and distribution lines, will be funded by the Social Fund for Development.
Al-Madani added that electricity services have already been extended to the district, connecting it to the Haidan district network, with plans underway to expand coverage to additional areas.
