Jazan gets a flurry of new projects: Jazan inaugurated and broke ground on a total of 73 environmental, water, and agricultural projects worth more than a combined SAR 4.7 bn, state news agency SPA reports. The projects include 27 completed projects costing over SAR 2 bn and another 46 new projects valued at a combined SAR 2.7 bn.

The Saudi Water Authority launched two water projects worth SAR 1.3 bn, including the upgrade of Al-Shaqiq 1 Station and enhanced security at the Al-Shaqiq desalination plant, along with water transmission systems. Additionally, the National Water Company rolled out 20 projects valued at SAR 607 mn, featuring 10 water infrastructure initiatives costing SAR 238 mn, such as raw water intake at Jazan Valley Dam and network expansions.

A sewage revamp: Jazan launched sewage projects worth SAR 369 mn, the expansion of Jazan City’s 44k cubic meter/day treatment plant, new networks in Abu Arish and Farasan, and pumping station upgrades.

Environmental and agricultural projects: The National Center for Vegetation Cover completed SAR 48 mn in projects, including mangrove cultivation and afforestation. The Environment, Water, and Agriculture Ministry delivered projects valued at SAR 3 mn, including an insect breeding lab, a pesticide lab, and a chemical agriculture lab.

Projects in the works: Among the 46 new projects, key investments include SAR 1.2 bn for three Saudi Water Authority projects, SAR 1.5 bn for 19 National Water Company projects, and additional funding for irrigation, rural development, vegetation cover, and agriculture.

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