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Background
The Government of Jordan embarked upon a privatization program, the goal
being to orient Jordan's economy more towards the private sector and best
present Jordan to the international financial community.
The specific objective of the program includes increasing the efficiency
of enterprises, consolidating public finances, and attracting private
investment into the economy and deepening the financial markets.
As part of the privatization process promoted by the Government of Jordan,
the Ministry of water and Irrigation has produced a number of key policy
documents. These documents amongst other form a framework within which
integrated water and wastewater services shall be provided within the
country. Key issues within the Water Utility Policy relate to Private
Sector Participation and water Pricing and Cost Recovery.
As part of the above policy Water Authority of Jordan has been considering
options for enhancing the Private Sector Participation in water and
wastewater services in Aqaba Governorate to fall in line with the
particular financial and economic requirements of the Aqaba Special
Economic Zone (ASEZ).
Particulars of the project:
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The Government will decide the nature and the structure of the PSP
activity.
Objectives:
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Reducing the unaccounted for water, by improving the administrative
system
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Improving the quality of services offered to the citizens.
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Attracting investments and availing funds to recondition
and
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Improving the water quality and water treatment.
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Training the personnel to increase efficiency.
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Introducing private sector management and techniques.
The works, which will be assigned:
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Operating and maintaining the water networks including pumping,
treating of water and making sure it complies with Jordanian water
standards.
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Operating and maintaining the swear system by transporting the
wastewater treatment plants
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Conducting regular maintenance procedures.
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Rehabilitation of certain facilities and networks connected to the
houses as per tender documents.
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Reading the meters and issuing the invoices in the name of WAJ and
collecting the money due and depositing this money in special bank
accounts.
Financial terms:
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It is expected that the assets will be sold for an amount to be
determined.
Performance Standards and
indicators:
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Making sure the water of the equality to conform to the Jordanian
Standards.
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Setting forth a program to control a water quality.
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Setting forth a plan for contingencies.
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Setting forth for operation and maintenance procedures.
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Setting forth a plan for reduction in the energy costs.
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Establishing a system for computerizing or information.
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Establishing a plan for training of employees.
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Establishing preventive maintenance procedures.
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Reducing the amounts of unaccounted of water.
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Improving the distribution of water in the networks.
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Reducing the time needed for maintenance.
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Improving the distribution of invoices to the subscriber.
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Improving the collection procedures.
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