Hama's waterwheels return to freshness and life as part of the "Hama Revives Again" campaign.

In a distinctive step aimed at reviving a symbol of the city's civilization, the Parks Department of Hama City Council conducted a comprehensive maintenance of several ancient waterwheels as part of the "Hama Revives" campaign launched by the province in early February. The campaign is carried out in collaboration with international organizations, civil associations, and popular events, as part of efforts to improve the service and social reality throughout the province. Adib Hermoush, the acting head of the Parks Department, confirmed that the maintenance of the waterwheels was carried out under the governor's directives, due to their significant importance as a symbol and a cultural and historical heritage that distinguishes Hama from other cities. The maintenance works included the waterwheel "Al-Bashriyat" at the site of the four waterwheels, where damaged parts were replaced with new ones made of oak and cypress wood for the paddles, in addition to water collection boxes and water scoops made of pine wood. The maintenance also covered the waterwheel "Al-Qaq" near Bab al-Nahr and the Citadel, and the waterwheel "Al-Jisriyah" in Umm al-Hasan Park, where the core and parts of the waterwheel were replaced with teak wood, along with the replacement of paddles and boxes with oak and pine wood. As for the waterwheels "Al-Mamouriya," "Al-Kilaniya," and "Al-Ja'abriya" at the Kilani Bridge site near the Afamia Terrace restaurant, they are currently under maintenance awaiting the necessary wood supplies, as the directorate suffers from a shortage in stock. Hermoush pointed out that the waterwheels require periodic maintenance due to occasional water shortages, as well as damages caused by some individuals' vandalism. Several citizens expressed their satisfaction with the campaign, confirming that "Hama Revives" has significantly contributed to beautifying the city and improving its service reality. The beautification operations included all neighborhoods, streets, and public squares, in addition to historical city symbols like the Citadel and the waterwheels that distinguish Hama and make it a local, Arab, and international tourist destination.