Egyptian Housing Minister Randa El-Menashy and Major General Ashraf Barakat, head of the Executive Agency for Drinking Water and Sanitation, reviewed the implementation of sewer projects in Cairo. The projects include connecting sewer services to urban expansions east of Cairo and improving sewer networks in the High and Middle Plateaus. These efforts aim to enhance sanitation services for residents in these areas.
El-Menashy emphasized that these projects align with the Housing Ministry's plan to develop and support the basic infrastructure for drinking water and sanitation. The goal is to improve the efficiency of existing networks and stations, keeping pace with growing urban expansions and enhancing services for citizens in beneficiary areas.
Major General Ashraf Barakat conducted a field visit to the project site to monitor progress and work rates. He inspected the construction of lifting stations and network lines, reviewing the implementation status and plans for completing the remaining work. Barakat stressed the need to address any challenges affecting implementation and to coordinate with relevant parties to meet the target timeline.
The project serves urban expansions north and south of the axis, connecting them to the sanitation system and eventually to the Al-Jabal Al-Asfar treatment plant. The project includes constructing three lifting stations and necessary gradient lines to transfer flows to the treatment system. This development aims to improve sanitation services for residents in these expanding areas.
Barakat also inspected the project to improve sewer networks in the High and Middle Plateaus and expansions of the main lifting station in Maadi. He reviewed the implementation status and ensured the readiness of project components. The project serves areas including the High and Middle Plateaus and the Red Town, with a designed capacity of 60,000 cubic meters per day for the main lifting station.
The project includes expanding the main lifting station and upgrading sewer networks and lines. These improvements aim to enhance the efficiency of the sanitation system and services for residents in beneficiary areas. The minister and Barakat highlighted the importance of accelerating the completion of remaining work and coordinating among parties involved to meet project timelines.
The Egyptian government continues to prioritize infrastructure development, focusing on enhancing services such as sanitation. These projects reflect efforts to address growing urban demands and improve the quality of life for residents. The government's commitment to completing these projects underscores its dedication to providing essential services and supporting urban growth.
Key points
- The Egyptian Housing Ministry is implementing sewer projects to improve sanitation services in Cairo.
- The projects aim to connect urban expansions to the sanitation system and enhance network efficiency.
- The developments are part of a broader plan to support infrastructure growth and improve services for residents.
