Al-Dhahiriya Municipality Receives Delegation from AFD, the Palestinian Water Authority, and the Ministry of Agriculture to Follow Up on the Treated Wastewater Reuse Project
Al-Dhahiriya Municipality received a high-level delegation representing the French Development Agency (AFD), the Palestinian Water Authority, and the Ministry of Agriculture as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the progress of the treated wastewater reuse project for agricultural irrigation and afforestation. The visit aimed to review the latest developments of the project and explore opportunities for its future expansion and enhancement.
During the meeting, members of the Municipal Council and municipal staff reaffirmed their full commitment to supporting the project and providing all necessary technical and administrative facilitation to ensure its successful implementation. They emphasized the project's importance in promoting sustainable agricultural and environmental development and maximizing the efficient use of available water resources for the benefit of farmers and the local community.
The Municipality also presented the city’s key needs related to the project, highlighting the importance of expanding current activities to cover additional areas, strengthening irrigation and water conveyance infrastructure, and providing farmers with modern equipment and technologies that can improve agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
The discussions further addressed opportunities to expand green areas through the planting of forestry and fodder trees, contributing to environmental protection, the conservation of water resources, and the reduction of environmental and public health concerns associated with wastewater. The project was highlighted as an opportunity to transform treated wastewater into a valuable environmental and economic resource that supports farmers and benefits the wider community.
Representatives of the French Development Agency, the Palestinian Water Authority, and the Ministry of Agriculture expressed their appreciation for the Municipality’s high level of preparedness and cooperation. They emphasized the importance of the partnership among all stakeholders in ensuring the project's success and achieving its environmental and developmental objectives.
The visiting delegation also confirmed that the needs and priorities presented by the Municipality would be taken into consideration in future project planning and development efforts, contributing to sustainable development, improving service quality, and generating long-term benefits for both the environment and the agricultural sector in Al-Dhahiriya.
