Egyptian Housing Minister Randa El-Menashawy received a report on the progress of several water and sanitation projects being implemented by the National Authority for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Ismailia, Minya, Sohag, and Asyut governorates. The report is part of the ministry's regular follow-up on ongoing projects, particularly those under the presidential initiative "Hayat Karima" (Decent Life) to develop rural areas.
Minister El-Menashawy emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of project implementation, ensuring timely completion of remaining works, and addressing any observations to guarantee efficient operation and optimal use of state investments. This, she said, will improve drinking water and sanitation services, supporting sustainable development plans.
The report highlighted the progress of projects in Ismailia governorate, including expansions to the Qantara West treatment plant with a design capacity of 20,000 cubic meters per day, and the Al-Riyadh sewage pumping station. In Minya governorate, the report covered several sanitation projects under the "Hayat Karima" initiative, including the Barmasha sewage treatment plant with a design capacity of 20-30 thousand cubic meters per day.
In Sohag governorate, the report focused on the status of water and sanitation projects nearing completion, with a focus on addressing observations and facilitating the handover process. This aims to initiate trial operations and ensure public satisfaction. The report also mentioned ongoing work to resolve outstanding issues with the Sohag West surface water treatment plant, which has a design capacity of 900 liters per second.
The report covered additional projects in Sohag, including the Saqulta surface water treatment plant with a design capacity of 600 liters per second. In Asyut governorate, Minister El-Menashawy monitored several sanitation projects under the "Hayat Karima" initiative, including the Al-Atayyat Al-Bahriya sewage treatment plant with a design capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day.
Further projects in Asyut included the Al-Kablat sewage treatment plant with a design capacity of 20,000 cubic meters per day. The minister's oversight also involved reviewing the outcomes of on-site visits and meetings with officials from the National Authority for Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Key officials involved in the monitoring process included Engineer Essam Abdel Hamid, Engineer Youssef Helmy, and Engineer Naguib Abdel Rahman. The projects aim to enhance water and sanitation services for thousands of residents in the targeted governorates.
Key points
- Egypt's Housing Minister reviews progress on water and sanitation projects in four governorates.
- Projects are part of the presidential initiative "Hayat Karima" to develop rural areas.
- Minister emphasizes importance of timely completion and efficient operation of projects.
