On October 4, 2026, Alexandria Governor, Engineer Ayman Attia, oversaw the commencement of dismantling operations on parts of an inclined building in the Lambrozo area. The building, located at the intersection of Badar Al-Jamal and Ibn Al-Shajri streets in the downtown area, poses a risk to nearby residents and properties.

The dismantling process is being carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the engineering committee and under the technical supervision of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University. The operation is being led by Dr. Al-Tony Mahmoud Al-Tony, a professor of concrete at the faculty. The process is being executed in a cautious and staged manner, taking into account the structural condition of the building and the surrounding area.

Civil protection forces are present at the site to ensure safety and provide immediate response in case of emergencies. The area around the building has been cordoned off to prevent residents from approaching the site. The governor emphasized that the safety of citizens is the top priority and that the operation is being carried out in accordance with technical and engineering recommendations.

Several equipment and technical resources from petrochemical companies, water supply, and electricity departments have been deployed to support the operation. The dismantling process is being closely monitored by the governor, Muhammad Salah, the general secretary of the governorate, and other executive and security leaders.

The governor stressed that the operation is being carried out with utmost care and that the safety of citizens is paramount. He added that the building's condition is being continuously assessed, and the operation will be executed in stages, with each stage being evaluated before proceeding to the next one.

The governorate's emergency and safety network is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating between different agencies to ensure a smooth operation. The authorities are taking all necessary precautions to protect citizens until the operation is completed.

The operation aims to eliminate the risks associated with the inclined building and ensure the safety of nearby residents and properties. The authorities are working to complete the dismantling process as soon as possible while prioritizing the safety of all individuals involved.

Key points

  • The Alexandria governorate is taking measures to ensure the safety of citizens and nearby properties by dismantling parts of an inclined building in the Lambrozo area.
  • The operation is being carried out under the technical supervision of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University.
  • Civil protection forces are present at the site to ensure safety and provide immediate response in case of emergencies.

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