Sa’ada: Minister of Electricity, Energy, and Water Dr. Ali Mohammed, along with his deputy, Adel Saleh Bader, visited the Wald Ayyash water project in the Haidan district of Sa’ada province. The project, aimed at addressing the critical water shortage in the region, is set to benefit approximately 25,000 people.
According to Yemen News Agency, 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 currently 50% complete. The team received a briefing on the project’s components, which include drilling wells, building tanks, and installing a solar energy system to ensure a sustainable water supply.
The project is anticipated to significantly alleviate the region’s difficulties in accessing clean drinking water. The Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of underserved and remote areas, highlighting that water and electricity projects are top priorities for the current government. He also urged for the swift completion of the project to benefit the local population as soon as possible.
Deputy Minister Bader explained that the project is being executed in four stages. The first phase, which includes well drilling and tank construction, is financed by the Central Emergency Interventions Unit. The second phase, supported by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), will introduce a solar energy system. The third and fourth stages, focusing on the extension of pumping and liquefaction lines, will be funded by the Social Fund for Development.
Al-Madani noted that electricity services have already been extended to the district, connecting it to the Haidan district network, with plans to expand coverage to additional areas.