The Jordan Times

Under an agreement with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), PepsiCo-Jordan will construct the Wadi Al Ahmar water dam in Tafileh and will cover the entire construction costs. “By funding this project, we endeavour to restore Jordan’s water balance and regulate its underground water reserves, in line with the environmental Positive Water Balance Project which PepsiCo-Jordan has adopted. We believe that constructing this dam in Tafileh will significantly impact the area in terms of providing much-needed water for irrigation and agriculture, amongst other municipal necessities,” said PepsiCo East Med and Africa Business Unit General Manager Marwan Istatieh. Water and Irrigation Minister Maher Abu Al Samen said: “The Wadi Al Ahmar water dam project in Tafileh, which is still under construction, corresponds with the action plan of the Water Harvest Department within the Ministry of Water and Irrigation - Jordan Valley Authority.” He  described this agreement as another important partnership with a private sector organisation aimed at supporting and developing the local community.