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Ammon News - Minister of Environment Muawieh Radaideh on Wednesday paid an inspection visit to Russeifa district, northeast of Amman, to have a first-hand look on the rehabilitation projects of the "Pepsi Pool" and the ecological park.

A statement by the ministry on Thursday said that the minister was briefed on the progress of the Pepsi Pool rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed in the first half of next year.

"The project includes treating the stagnant water in the pool, which has accumulated as a result of sewage, household connections, water leaking from factories and rainwater, and turn the area into a recreational facility," the statement added.

The minister visited the ecological park site, stressing the need for such projects in the district to be a safe haven frequented by citizens for the purpose of hiking and sports activities.