Baghdad: The Baghdad Governorate has announced that the strategic Tarmiya water project, located north of Baghdad, is scheduled to open at the beginning of next year.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Governor of Baghdad, Atwan al-Atwani, recently conducted a field tour to assess service levels and monitor the progress of various projects in the Tarmiya district. This inspection included a focus on critical sewage and water projects and was carried out alongside the head of the provincial council and directors of service departments.

Al-Atwani emphasized the governorate's commitment to resolving all administrative and technical challenges that are currently obstructing the completion of strategic projects. The aim is to have these projects operational according to their planned timelines. To this end, the governor has issued decisive directives to the company responsible for the Tarmiya water project, which boasts a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per hour. The directives include correcting any technical deviations and adhering to standard specifications, with the project set to open at the start of the coming year.

The company has assured that it will fulfill its technical duties by the proposed timeline. Additionally, al-Atwani mentioned ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Electricity to secure the necessary transformers for the project, ensuring its timely operation and commissioning.

Furthermore, as the head of the council, the Governor of Baghdad has advocated for the release of funds allocated for the governorate. This financial support is crucial for the completion of strategic projects, such as the Tarmiya water project, and other service initiatives. These efforts aim to enhance service delivery, improve infrastructure, and alleviate the hardships faced by the residents of Baghdad.