Friday, May 11, 2007
Billions of dinars in reconstruction projects start in Najaf
Reconstruction
(Azzaman) - The provincial authorities in the holy city of Najaf have started scores of projects worth billions of Iraqi dinars (1 bn. Iraqi dinars = $792,110). Ahmad Duaibel of the city’s local administration said work on 81 projects had started and on completion they should improve Najaf’s infrastructure. Health, agriculture and water purification schemes are among the top priorities, Duaibel said. He said 23 projects to develop the province’s transport infrastructure were underway.
But most of these projects, he said, would only revamp those which were affected “by recent events” in Najaf. Najaf has been the scene of violent car bomb attacks as well as sporadic clashes involving rival Shiite militia groups as well U.S. occupation troops. Duaibel did not say when these projects will be completed and declined to reveal the names of the contracting firms.
But most of these projects, he said, would only revamp those which were affected “by recent events” in Najaf. Najaf has been the scene of violent car bomb attacks as well as sporadic clashes involving rival Shiite militia groups as well U.S. occupation troops. Duaibel did not say when these projects will be completed and declined to reveal the names of the contracting firms.
Labels: Ahmad Duaibel, Najaf, reconstruction
