Jordan’s King Abdullah II Visits Phosphate Hills Rehabilitation Project
Jordan’s King Abdullah II visited the phosphate hills rehabilitation project in Ruseifa on Monday, as reported by the Jordan News Agency. The project, launched in 2021, aims to address ecological challenges in the area by rehabilitating 1,700 dunums (420 acres) of land. The initiative includes the construction of a public park and a wall to protect the rehabilitated area, planting trees around the park, and restoring the livestock market. The project is the largest ecological project in Jordan, with a cost of JD35 million ($49 million).
Rehabilitating Polluted Areas
Deputy Prime Minister Tawfiq Kreishan, who chairs the project’s follow-up committee, briefed King Abdullah on the project. He said that the work focused on areas with high pollution levels. The initiative aims to rehabilitate the land and turn it into a public park that will benefit the local community. The project also includes planting trees around the park to improve air quality and restore the natural ecosystem.
The Largest Ecological Project in Jordan
Mohammad Thneibat, chairman of Jordan Phosphate Mines Co., said that the scheme was the largest ecological project in Jordan. The project aims to address ecological challenges in the area and create a sustainable environment for future generations. The cost of the project is JD35 million ($49 million), which shows the government’s commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
The First Phase of the Project
Amman Mayor Yousef Shawarbeh gave a briefing on the Greater Amman Municipality’s work during the first phase of the project. This included soil testing and identifying plant varieties that might be able to survive in the area’s climate. The first phase of the project aimed to prepare the land for rehabilitation and identify the best strategies for restoring the natural ecosystem.
The Ruseifa Ecological Park
King Abdullah also launched the Ruseifa ecological park, which features 15,000 trees. He toured the park’s facilities, which cost JD2.5 million, and called for the development of a plan to use other recovered property to better serve the people of Ruseifa. The park is a significant achievement for the project and will provide a green space for the local community to enjoy.
Conclusion
Jordan’s King Abdullah II visited the phosphate hills rehabilitation project in Ruseifa on Monday, as reported by the Jordan News Agency. The project aims to address ecological challenges in the area by rehabilitating 1,700 dunums (420 acres) of land. The initiative includes the construction of a public park and a wall to protect the rehabilitated area, planting trees around the park, and restoring the livestock market. The project is the largest ecological project in Jordan, with a cost of JD35 million ($49 million). The Ruseifa ecological park, which features 15,000 trees, is a significant achievement for the project and will provide a green space for the local community to enjoy.