Sana'a: The Public Works sector in Sanhan district of Sana'a governorate recorded a significant leap and exceptional achievements during the year 1447 AH. These accomplishments spanned revenue collection, field oversight, sanitation services, and the completion of infrastructure projects, all as part of a broader drive for construction and development aimed at enhancing the district's urban appearance.
According to Yemen News Agency, the annual report issued by the office revealed total revenues amounting to 687 million and 589 thousand Riyals, distributed across various service and development revenue streams. The report detailed that revenues collected from waste management fees totaled 460 million and 560 thousand Riyals, while sanitation fees amounted to 129 million and 972 thousand Riyals. Building permit fees reached 25 million and 422 thousand Riyals; environmental health fees totaled 3 million and 559 thousand Riyals; septic tank excavation permit fees amounted to 3 million and 98 thousand Riyals; and development fees totaled 915 thousand Riyals.
Additionally, revenues collected from advertising and signage amounted to 33 million and 214 thousand Riyals, while fines for violations totaled 25 million and 996 thousand Riyals. The report also noted the completion of 85 percent of the street grading and foundation work in the Haziz Industrial Zone-covering a total target area of 385,331 square meters-aimed at connecting neighborhoods and facilitating traffic flow.
The report documented extensive field activity reflecting the active role of the Public Works sector in managing markets, maintaining the district's aesthetic and civic image, and overseeing urban planning. A total of 2,876 legal building permits were issued, alongside 1,339 permits for the excavation of septic tanks, in compliance with technical and health regulations. Additionally, 2,463 professional and commercial licenses were issued and regulated, and 2,192 notices were served to shops and facilities to ensure adherence to comprehensive regulatory requirements.
Operations were also carried out to remove 1,050 unauthorized stalls and makeshift structures that obstructed traffic flow, as well as to clear 240 instances of illegal construction and encroachments on public planning zones. Meanwhile, the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department conducted 173 intensive field inspection campaigns targeting markets and commercial outlets. These efforts resulted in the disposal of 17 tons of spoiled and expired food products-safeguarding consumer health-and the issuance of 1,238 health cards to workers across various food establishments.
Regarding road and infrastructure projects, the Sanhan District achieved 85 percent completion on street grading and construction in the Industrial Zone-covering a significant portion of the total targeted area of 385,331 square meters-as part of the local authority's efforts to bolster infrastructure and open arterial routes in the area. The technical report detailed that these field activities included the grading and construction of roads, as well as arterial and secondary connectors, aimed at linking neighborhoods and facilitating the movement of both light and heavy transport within the Industrial Zone.
Road excavation and grading works were distributed across several neighborhood units. Completion rates reached 98% across eight targeted streets in unit (2F1) and 96% across 24 streets in unit (2B7). In unit (2F2), the completion rate was 76% across nine targeted streets, while in unit (2C4), it reached 59% across 17 streets. Regarding unit (2F3), which comprises 13 streets, preparatory procedures are currently underway prior to the commencement of execution.
The report noted that the streets under development range in width from 14 to 30 meters. Interventions include surveying, leveling, pothole filling, and cut-and-fill operations on the roadbed-with a minimum thickness of 20 cm-as well as establishing appropriate gradients to prevent rainwater and runoff accumulation. Additionally, heavy compactors are used to compact the road surface, ensuring quality and structural stability.
Regarding legal enforcement, 66 cases involving violators were referred for action, and the requisite regulatory measures were taken. The report also highlighted the implementation of the first phase of a project to govern and improve services through a modern automated system designed to manage transactions and streamline procedures for citizens. It indicated that 70% of the hardware and software installation has been completed.
These efforts aim to eliminate bureaucracy and simplify the issuance of licenses and official documents, thereby reducing congestion and service turnaround times. Technical teams are currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the program's implementation to address gaps and resolve issues identified in the field prior to the project's full, 100% launch in the coming days.
Engineer Saddam Al-Seraji, the district's Public Works official, told the Yemen News Agency (Saba) that these successes resulted from continuous coordination with local authority leadership and the governorate's Public Works sector. He explained that these achievements serve as a true benchmark for field discipline and the protection of urban planning schemes. He reaffirmed the commitment to eliminating unauthorized construction, streamlining citizen services, and boosting revenue streams to foster the district's development. Al-Seraji commended the ongoing support from governorate and Public Works leadership, as well as the local district authority, noting their dedication to overcoming obstacles and backing field operations. He also acknowledged the efforts of all engineers, inspectors, and administrative and field staff, praising their sense of national responsibility in carrying out their assigned duties.
