Plans have been announced to build a modern abattoir outside Kirkuk City at a cost of $5 million (6 billion Iraqi dinars), according to AKnews.
Falah al-Bazzaz, Chairman of Kirkuk Investment Commission, said the project is the first of its kind and will be built on a site of 40 acres. The development will also include a livestock market with capacity for 150 cows and 300 sheep.
A Turkish company, named in the report as "Jameson", will develop the project with the help of two Iraqi companies, Durrat al-Faisial and Sama al-Biet al-Saeid.
Director of the Municipality of Kirkuk, Abdul Karim Hassan, commented:
"The project is very important because it will contribute in the treatment of environmental pollution and put an end to the slaughter and breeding of sheep in residential neighborhoods."
(Source: AKnews)
This article adjusts 5 US (USD) dollars to 6 Iraqi (IQD) dinars. Should that be 6.000 dinars to $5 USD?
Thanks Jack, you are correct. I've amended the article.
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