Algerian Minister of Hydraulics Lounès Bouzegza recently presided over the launch of several water connection projects in the western region of the country. The projects, which took place in the wilaya of Tlemcen, aim to connect the water desalination stations currently under construction. The stations in question are located in Aïn Adjroud, Tlemcen, Sidi El Adjal in Mostaganem, and the future installation in El Marsa, Chlef.
These infrastructure projects are designed to enhance the water supply in the concerned wilayas, as well as those in the country's interior. The projects align with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, focusing on strengthening national hydraulic security, improving public water services, and diversifying water supply sources. The initiative also aims to consolidate the hydraulic sector's infrastructure.
The wilaya of Tlemcen has been allocated 67 billion dinars for the connection project downstream of the Aïn Adjroud seawater desalination station. The project involves constructing 105 kilometers of pipelines and has a set completion deadline of 16 months. The work will be divided into five lots and entrusted to national companies specializing in hydraulics.
The Aïn Adjroud project is expected to improve the water supply in Tlemcen and Sidi Bel-Abbès wilayas. This development follows a meeting chaired by Minister Bouzegza last month, which focused on monitoring the distribution networks downstream of the future desalination stations in Chlef, Mostaganem, and Tlemcen. The minister emphasized the program's priority and its direct impact on enhancing water supply and national hydraulic security.
The meeting was part of the implementation of the Council of Ministers' recommendations, during which President Tebboune ordered the urgent handling of water supply issues in Chlef, Mostaganem, and Tlemcen. The extension of this system to other wilayas will be considered on a case-by-case basis, following technical studies to assess local water resources.
The projects launched in Tlemcen, Mostaganem, and Chlef are crucial steps towards achieving the country's hydraulic security goals. By improving the water supply and expanding the hydraulic infrastructure, the government aims to provide better public services to its citizens.
The successful implementation of these projects will not only address the current water supply challenges but also contribute to the country's long-term hydraulic security and sustainable development.
Key points
- Algerian Minister of Hydraulics Lounès Bouzegza has launched major water connection projects in the west, aiming to improve water supply and national hydraulic security.
- The projects involve constructing 105 kilometers of pipelines in Tlemcen at a cost of 67 billion dinars and are expected to improve the water supply in Tlemcen and Sidi Bel-Abbès wilayas.
- The initiative aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's directives to strengthen national hydraulic security, improve public water services, and diversify water supply sources.
