Sewage Network Rehabilitation Project Launches in Kafr Nabl, Idlib
Technical teams from the Idlib branch of the Syrian Construction and Contracting Company (SEBCO), in collaboration with the Kafr Nabl City Council, have officially launched a vital project to replace the city’s aging sewage network. The initiative is part of broader efforts to upgrade essential services and rehabilitate infrastructure, aligning with the “Syria Without Camps” vision aimed at preparing the region for the return of residents and displaced families.
Engineer Mohammed Mansour, an official with the company’s branch, stated that the project covers a total length of 7 kilometers. The scope of work includes the installation of new manholes and stormwater drainage grates to ensure high-efficiency water disposal. This development is expected to provide sustainable infrastructure serving approximately 40,000 residents in the area. Mansour noted that the timeline for completing all technical aspects of the project is three months, emphasizing that the move is part of government efforts to improve public services and encourage the voluntary and safe return of the population to their towns and villages after years of conflict.
Alaa Al-Khatib, head of the Kafr Nabl City Council, highlighted the extensive damage inflicted upon the city’s infrastructure. He explained that water and sewage networks had been rendered inoperable due to the actions of the former regime, forcing residents to rely on temporary local initiatives to keep basic services running. Al-Khatib acknowledged that while the project requires excavation work and temporary road closures, it is an urgent necessity to prevent future service disruptions. He also indicated that there are plans to expand the network and continue maintenance work in other neighborhoods in the future.
For his part, Arafat Al-Haroub, a resident who recently returned from displacement camps, expressed his satisfaction with the initiative. He explained that poor service conditions and damaged sewage systems were among the primary obstacles that had previously hindered families from returning home. He expressed hope that these infrastructure projects will accelerate the pace at which more families can return to their homes.
These operations in Kafr Nabl are being conducted as part of a series of service projects implemented by government institutions in the southern Idlib countryside. The efforts are in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 59 of 2025, which focuses on managing the return of displaced persons and rehabilitating vital facilities and infrastructure damaged during the years of the crisis, with the ultimate goal of restoring stability and normalizing life in Syrian towns and cities.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
