Transaction advisory services for the non-revenue water reduction PPP project
Jordan is launching a performance‑based PPP to cut non‑revenue water (NRW) and improve service reliability in Greater Amman. The project covers a sizeable share of the city’s distribution area and is structured as a long‑term contract that links private remuneration to verified reductions in physical and commercial losses. The initiative sits at the heart of the national water strategy: conserving scarce bulk water, lowering energy use tied to pumping, and restoring utility finances.
Technically, the project will modernise pressure management, metering (bulk and customer), leakage control, and network rehabilitation within clearly defined distribution zones. A phased pathway will move from the current time‑of‑supply regime toward continuous service as new bulk sources come online. Baselines will be established through field‑verified water balances, SCADA and GIS checks, and targeted audits of billing and meter accuracy.
From a governance standpoint, the PPP aligns risk with control. The private partner is incentivised via a transparent KPI framework and independent verification, while core public functions - tariff policy, regulatory enforcement, and customer sanctions - remain with government. Financially, a hybrid structure blends public contributions with private investment to keep fiscal exposure predictable. End‑to‑end procurement, performance oversight, and dispute resolution follow Jordan’s PPP law and regulation, with strong emphasis on audit trails, data integrity, and bankable documentation. If successful, the model provides a replicable template for citywide scale‑up, saving millions of cubic meters annually, lowering electricity bills for water operations, and delivering steadier, fairer service across Amman.
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