Premier Inaugurates Projects at 3 billion Syrian Pounds in Tartous
TARTOUS,(ST)_ Marking the 42nd anniversary of the Correction Movement, prime minister Dr Wael al-Halqi on Sunday inaugurated several developmental, housing, education and health projects in Tartous governorate, at a total cost estimated at 3 billion Syrian pounds. The Prime Minister also inspected other services projects.
The inaugurated projects covered workers housing project in Hsein al-Bahr town, comprising an area of 117 dunums and includes 918 apartments at a total cost of 2.2 billion Syrian pounds;
Also inaugurated were the educational complex for secondary schools in Tartous city, at a cost of 135 million Syrian pounds, built on an area of 13 thousand square meters, comprising 83 classes, and affiliated laboratories and administrative sections, and a drainage system treatment plant in Khurbet al-Mezeh village at a total cost of 50 million Syrian pounds, serving 10 thousands citizens.
The prime minister also inaugurated Martyr Mazin Ibrahim Hospital in al-Sheikh Bader city at a total cost of 600 million Syrian pounds, for technical and medical equipments and 60 beds , on an area of 10,500 square meters.
In statements he made during the inauguration events and after inspection various departments of al-Basel hospital in Tartous, the prime minister said that all inaugurated projects are very important by the virtue that they ensure a stabilized living standard to citizens.
Then, the Prime Minister and his companions visited both the museum and tomb of The Resistance Hero, Sheikh Saleh Al-Ali , where he recited verses of the holy Koran, and commemorated his heroism in the visitors book .
He also visited the social affairs and labor center for housing displaced families affected by the attacks of the armed terrorist groups in Syria and was acquainted with the efforts made to provide these families with humanitarian assistance and basic requirements.
“The crisis in Syria reached the final stages,” said the prime minister, noting that Syria is heading to open all closed doors , maintain security and stability and is open to all initiatives , especially the Geneva Initiative.
He stressed that the government is working to meet all citizens living, services and developmental requirements fulfill all national reforms that secure a dignified life for the Syrians.
The inauguration ceremonies were attended by ministers of Local Administration, Education ,Housing and Urban Development, Water Resources, Transport, and Health.
T. Fateh