Algerian authorities have launched multiple development projects in the province of Khenchela. On Saturday, local authorities oversaw the inauguration of projects in the education and water sectors in the municipalities of Hamma and Bagai. The projects aim to improve infrastructure and provide better services to residents. The inauguration of these projects coincides with celebrations marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the Algerian War of Independence.
In Hamma, a new middle school, named after martyr Hakkas Mohamed Ben Salah, was inaugurated. The school has a capacity for 300 students and is expected to alleviate pressure on existing schools in the municipality. Additionally, five new educational structures were inaugurated, including three primary schools in Taziyant, Ramla, and Babar, and two middle schools in Bouhammama and Hamma.
In Bagai, a new water well was put into service to supply the village of Maradjnia with drinking water. The project, which was completed in six months, will provide an additional 604.8 cubic meters of water per day. The well is part of a larger initiative to build 3,500 meters of replacement wells across several municipalities in the province.
The authorities also launched the construction of 488 housing units in Khenchela. The project includes 356 units under the "Aadl 3" program, 110 subsidized housing units, and 22 free housing units. The construction of these units is expected to be completed within 24 months. The authorities emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines and ensuring the quality of the construction work.
The Wali (Governor) of Khenchela, Slim Harizi, attended the launch of the housing project and stressed the need for regular monitoring of the construction sites. The Wali also announced that a national open tender would be launched for the remaining 144 housing units under the "Aadl 3" program. The tender is open to companies with a minimum capacity and a valid professional classification.
As part of the celebrations marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the Algerian War of Independence, the Wali of Khenchela also inaugurated the National Arts Festival, "Alwan Al-Tayf". The festival features over 100 paintings by the international artist Lazhar Hakar. A sculpture exhibition by artist Lghrour Bobekr was also opened.
The development projects launched in Khenchela aim to improve the quality of life for residents and provide better infrastructure. The projects include educational, water, and housing infrastructure. The authorities have emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines and ensuring the quality of the construction work.
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- Algerian authorities launch multiple development projects in Khenchela, including 488 housing units and educational and water infrastructure.
