Egyptian Housing Minister Randa El-Manshawi received a report on the progress of several water and sewage projects being implemented by the National Authority for Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment in Ismailia, Minya, Sohag, and Asyut governorates. The report is part of the government's efforts to monitor projects under implementation, particularly those under the presidential initiative "Hayat Karima" to develop rural areas.
Minister El-Manshawi emphasized the importance of closely monitoring project implementation, ensuring timely completion, and addressing any outstanding issues to guarantee efficient operation and optimal use of state investments. This will improve drinking water and sewage services, supporting sustainable development plans. The minister's directives aim to enhance the overall quality of services provided to citizens.
The report highlighted several projects under implementation in Ismailia governorate, including expansions to the Qantara West wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity of 20,000 cubic meters per day. Additionally, the report covered projects in Minya governorate, such as the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Barmasha with a design capacity of 20-30 thousand cubic meters per day.
In Sohag governorate, the report focused on the status of water and sewage projects nearing completion, with a focus on addressing observations and facilitating the handover process. This will enable the start of trial operations and the integration of these projects into service, enhancing citizen satisfaction. The projects under review are part of the "Hayat Karima" initiative.
The report also mentioned ongoing work to address outstanding issues in several projects, including the expansion of the Sohag West surface water station with a design capacity of 900 liters per second. Furthermore, efforts are underway to finalize handover observations for the Saqulta surface water station with a design capacity of 600 liters per second.
In Asyut governorate, Minister El-Manshawi monitored several sewage projects under implementation as part of the "Hayat Karima" initiative. These projects include the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in El-Atayyat El-Bahriya with a design capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day. The plant will serve 14 villages in the Abnub center.
The monitoring process included field visits and meetings with officials from the National Authority for Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment. Key officials, such as Engineer Essam Abdel Hamid and Engineer Youssef Helmy, provided updates on project progress and challenges. The government's efforts aim to improve the efficiency and quality of water and sewage services across the country.
Key points
- Egyptian Housing Minister Randa El-Manshawi reviews progress on water and sewage projects in several governorates.
- The projects are part of the presidential initiative "Hayat Karima" to develop rural areas.
- The minister emphasizes the importance of timely project completion and efficient operation.
