A dialogue session hosted by the "Together for Raqqa" initiative today on Saturday discussed the reality of the service sector in Raqqa Governorate and ways to improve services provided to citizens, focusing on reconsidering electricity prices and maintaining infrastructure.
Managers of service entities presented during the session, which saw wide attendance from residents, the challenges facing various sectors, emphasizing the importance of coordination with the governorate and relevant ministries to support recovery efforts and improve service levels.
Challenges hindering implementation
Raqqa City Council Chairman Ali Al-Hussein clarified that project implementation faces challenges, primarily a lack of financial appropriations, capabilities, and necessary equipment for the sanitation and cleanliness sectors, noting the Engineers Syndicate's lack of surveying laboratories. Al-Hussein noted the readiness of relevant entities to service main streets with necessary asphalt and sanitation, emphasizing the importance of cooperation from residents.
Rehabilitating damaged water networks
For his part, Hayyan Jasim Al-Aw, Director of the General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Raqqa Governorate, outlined obstacles such as the damage sustained by the company's building and the shortage of engineering machinery. He explained that the upcoming plan focuses on rehabilitating water networks and supporting them with new pumping stations, in cooperation with humanitarian organizations to direct efforts toward areas suffering from water scarcity.
$5 million for network recovery and expansion
Regarding the electricity sector, Abdul Muhsin Al-Saleh, Deputy Director of Raqqa Electricity Company, pointed out problems related to the unavailability of advanced technical machinery and damage to infrastructure. He indicated a plan for next year to develop the sector by allocating approximately $5 million to establish 65 transformation centers in the city and connect services to Tell Abyad and Ain Issa.
Citizen Hassan Al-Mohammed spoke about the importance of addressing water pollution and rising electricity prices, stressing the need for officials to respond immediately. Meanwhile, Yasser Al-Khalouf, a person with disabilities, called for considering the mobility conditions of people with disabilities in infrastructure and public facilities.
These dialogue sessions come as part of the "Together for Raqqa" initiative's efforts to serve residents and advance the service reality in the governorate, as it is a community initiative aimed at opening direct dialogue channels between the local community and relevant entities.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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