Jordanian government is set to implement projects worth JD5.3 billion ($7 billion) to secure additional water resources as part of its water management strategy for the next 10 years, said a report.

The 2016-2025 water strategy will provide the kingdom with new water resources expected to amount to 178 million cubic metres (mcm), reported the Jordan Times citing a senior minister.

Water consumption in the country increased by 20 per cent due to the influx of Syrian refugees, said the report citing Mohammad Momani, the minister of state for media affairs and communications.

The new national strategy aims to reduce the cost of producing one cubic metre of water from JD1.9 to JD1.4.

"Currently, a cubic metre of water is being sold to consumers at JD1, and this price will not change," stated the minister.

Under the new plan, the authorities will work hard to trim water loss due to technical reasons and theft.