Khaberni - The Aqaba governorate agriculture directorate urged farmers and farm owners who have agricultural ponds to follow the instructions and conditions aimed at enhancing public safety and organizing work within the farms, as part of its commitment to provide a safe and sustainable agricultural environment.
The director of the Aqaba governorate agriculture directorate, engineer Tha'er Al-Rawajfeh, stressed the necessity of installing a fence around the agricultural pond at no less than two meters from the edge of the pond, with the fence made of (2 mm) thick galvanized diamond mesh with openings of (5×5 cm) and a height of (2 meters), secured with four rows of galvanized binding wires, in addition to being fixed on iron bridges and angles at a distance of (3 meters) between angles and (9 meters) between bridges.
He also emphasized the need to install a sturdy gate measuring (2×2) meters equipped with a suitable lock, and placing a warning sign at eye level with the inscription: "Agricultural Pond – Danger No Approaching", in addition to installing a rope on the surface of the pond equipped with plastic floats as an additional precautionary measure.
He pointed out that the directorate would intensify inspection visits to farms to ensure compliance with these instructions, confirming that legal actions would be taken against violators, ensuring the maintenance of public safety and reducing potential risks.
Al-Rawajfeh also stressed the importance of cooperation from farmers and farm owners in implementing these instructions, which contributes to enhancing the safety system and achieving a safe and sustainable agricultural environment in the Aqaba governorate.
