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As lead engineer, Engicon has partnered with ILF Consulting Engineers in Austria and Sachsen Wasser GmbH in a joint venture to deliver on a major consultancy contract by Jordan's Ministry of Water and Irrigation. The new project tackles water losses in the Mafraq Governorate through an innovative public-private partnership model.

The initiative, with an implementation budget of Euro 66 million funded by the German Development Bank (KfW), uses a Performance-Based Contract approach within a Rehabilitate-Build-Operate framework, financially incentivizing contractors to meet water loss reduction targets.

The project was signed on Sunday 5 October 2025, by the Jordanian Water Minister in the presence of the Water Authority, and the beneficiary, Yarmouk Water Company, among other stakeholders.

As a lead partner, Engicon brings extensive local experience and insight on the non-revenue water situation in Jordan and best practices in reducing water losses. The joint venture partners will share international utility experience and expertise, as well as preparing performance-based contracts.

The project includes advanced restructuring and isolation of new District Metered Areas (DMAs), replacement of old pipes and water meters, pressure management and SCADA systems, in addition to comprehensive training programs for the utility staff.

Engicon's Three-Phase Approach:

Phase A (17 months): Non-revenue water reduction strategy and transaction concept development, and contractor procurement.

Phase B (48 months): Oversight and monitoring of the implementation phase, including construction and network improvements.

Phase C (24 months): Capacity building, oversight and performance monitoring during operations, ensuring sustainable water loss reduction.

The initiative aims to improve operational and financial efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental, social, and health standards, ultimately delivering sustainable water services to Mafraq residents. It also directly supports the objectives of Jordan's National Water Strategy 2023-2040 and the Economic Modernization Vision, advancing a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable water management framework nationwide. 

Launched last week, the innovative Solar Greenhouse Sludge Drying Systems project at Mu’ta Mazar Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) marks an important step in sustainable infrastructure development. Engicon is contributing significantly to this ongoing initiative, undertaken in collaboration with GIZ, German International Cooperation, Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), and Aqaba Water Company (AWC). This project underscores our commitment to providing innovative engineering solutions that tackle critical environmental challenges.

Our contributions include the preparation of concept and detailed designs, development of tender documents, facilitation of tender evaluations, and the delivery of process, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering designs. Additionally, we are supervising the construction phase to ensure seamless progress and adherence to the highest standards.

As this project unfolds, it serves as a testament to the potential of sustainable engineering in advancing wastewater management and environmental innovation. We remain dedicated to its successful execution and the lasting positive impact it promises to deliver.

Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh inspected the progress of the GAM Lagoon Remediation Project in Russeifa, emphasizing the importance of its environmental and social impact on the local community. The first phase, now fully completed, focused on eliminating stagnant water and addressing long-standing pollution issues affecting the area for over 40 years. The upcoming second phase will see the transformation of the site into an integrated eco-park, enhancing urban and environmental sustainability.

Engicon has played a crucial role in this project, conducting a comprehensive assessment of the lagoon’s condition, preparing the preliminary hydraulic design, and performing feasibility studies. The company also developed technical specifications and a bill of quantities for the design-build phase, and it is now overseeing construction to ensure compliance with all environmental and technical standards. Proud to contribute to this vital environmental restoration effort, Engicon remains committed to restoring ecological balance and supporting sustainable urban development in Jordan.

In a significant step toward cultural revival, Engicon has commenced the supervision of restoration works for the Mosul Cultural Museum, the second-largest museum in Iraq after the National Museum in Baghdad. Established in 1952 to showcase the rich history of northern Iraq, the museum suffered extensive damage during the 2014 occupation, including looting and deliberate attacks on its cultural heritage.

Since 2018, a unique international consortium, led by the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), in collaboration with renowned institutions like the Musée du Louvre, the Smithsonian Institution, and supported by the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH), has been working to revive the museum. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) joined this consortium in 2020, taking charge of defining the restoration program.

In 2022, WMF, in collaboration with a team of international experts, completed the architectural drawings and technical engineering studies necessary for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the museum and its adjacent garden.

Engicon is proud to be part of this significant project, overseeing rehabilitation works from tendering to on-site supervision. Leveraging our expertise in construction and engineering, we are committed to ensuring the restoration aligns seamlessly with the original vision of architect Mohamed Makiya. The rehabilitation includes structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical works, along with external and landscaping elements to reinstate Makiya's design ambitions.

We look forward to contributing to the rebirth of this cultural gem and preserving the history of northern Iraq for generations to come.

The First Shops Company recently announced the successful completion of works for the Fountain Mall in the port city of Aqaba in southern Jordan. This groundbreaking project marks the city's first integrated commercial complex of its kind and is considered a premier hub for entertainment and hospitality in the vibrant city.

Engicon and its sister company @Praxis worked on the project’s complete planning, architectural and electromechanical works, as well as construction supervision. Branded “Fountain Commercial and Entertainment Complex”, the 17,700 sqm structure offers unique entertainment and shopping spaces to locals and tourists.

The goal of the interior architecture challenge was to design attractive and intelligent spaces that would provide visitors with a remarkable experience and encourage them to visit frequently. The spatial and logistical elements of the structure were carefully planned and designed to ensure efficient and convenient access for parking, buses, and product handling.

The site features a dancing fountain, luxurious retail shops, entertainment spaces, a hypermarket, playground areas, as well as food and beverage outlets, and a business center.

To learn more: http://www.engicon.com/index.php/sample-projects/architecture-planning/22-fountain-mall-design-construction-supervision-project

Engicon’s Management Engineering Services Contract II (MESC II) project team recently participated in the 6th Arab Water Week (AWW), alongside more than 500 delegates from 35 countries. The three-day event, titled "Towards Agile and Smart Water Utilities," provided a platform for water management professionals, experts, private sector stakeholders, and institutions to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences related to several topics of concern in the sector.

During the event, MESC II’s team presented the progress and achievements of their work on reducing non-revenue water in Amman for the USAID contract being implemented by Engicon. The project aims to reduce water loss through the upgrade of physical infrastructure. Our team of experts shared valuable insights and lessons learned, as well as the future perspectives of leveraging data for improved water management in the region.

The 6th AWW was a valuable opportunity to connect with senior decision-makers from public and private sectors, water and wastewater utilities, water ministries and authorities, environmental agencies and ministries, municipalities, utility operators, private sector companies, consultants, and educational institutions from across the region and beyond.

Engicon signed an agreement to supervise the implementation of Al-Ghabawi Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), with a value of 1.24 million US dollars. The project is being financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

In 2021, Engicon, in collaboration with Ankura, conducted a feasibility study for the Al-Ghabawi Wastewater Treatment Plan (WWTP), evaluating its technical, operational, environmental, social, and financial aspects. Additionally, our team prepared the technical and functional specifications for the tender documents.

To learn more: Al-Ghabawi Septic Tank Facility Project (engicon.com)

We are excited about the completion of the Hussein Technical University (HTU) campus expansion. Our sister company Praxis, together with our team of engineers, undertook the interior architecture and design works of the campus, which involved two 6-storey buildings within the King Hussein Business Park Campus.

The design introduced two suspended bridges to connect the buildings in addition to a joint lobby. The interior program was developed in line with HTU's vision and mission by providing a dynamic intertwined flow between different spaces in order to achieve a flexible, Interactive and multi-disciplinary environment.

Engicon’s team of engineers was responsible for the mechanical, electrical, structural, and network design services, as well as cost control, cost estimation, and quantity survey services. Our supervision team oversaw the finishing and electromechanical works for the two buildings, in addition to the supervision of the construction works of the reception area and the connecting steel bridges.

On the 29^th of September, Engicon paid tribute to a number of people who had served at the company for many years and recently retired. The honorees included 8 former colleagues who had worked in various departments within the company.

In addition, the company’s CEO presented gifts to 4 individuals who recently marked 20 years at the company and 20 who marked 10 years of service.

The honoring of staff and retirees came as part of Engicon’s Annual Ceremony, which took place this year for the first time since 2019.