Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, recently visited the Emergency Rapid Water Supply Project for Erbil city, a major initiative he launched with the laying of its foundation stone in September of last year.
During his visit, project supervisors and engineers provided an overview of the project’s implementation stages and progress. The project, which channels water from the Greater Zab River into Erbil, is already over 75% complete. Once finished, it will stand as one of Iraq’s largest and most significant water infrastructure projects. The project is expected to resolve the city’s water scarcity issues for many years, providing exceptionally pure and high-quality water. Impressively, it is on track to be completed ahead of schedule later this year.
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to the implementing company, supervisors, engineers, and the entire workforce for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring the project progresses smoothly and is operational soon for the benefit of Erbil’s residents.
With an estimated budget of $480 million, the Emergency Rapid Water Supply Project is well underway, with nearly 73% of the work completed. The first phase is set to begin operations in July, supplying water to neighborhoods in Erbil’s fourth, fifth, and sixth municipal districts.
This ambitious project will provide 20,000 cubic meters of water per hour, meeting 60% of Erbil’s water needs. The remaining 40% will continue to be supplied through three existing water extraction projects. Once fully completed, the system will definitively address Erbil’s water challenges for decades.
The project continues to move forward with around-the-clock work, including ongoing pipe installations in residential districts. The high-quality materials being used ensure the project’s durability, with the first phase slated to be operational in July.
