Egyptian Minister of Housing, Randa El-Manshawey, recently conducted a review of various projects and work files in the New Cairo City, specifically in the district of Hada'ik El-Ashr min Ramadan. The review included projects related to drinking water and sewage, presidential initiative "Housing for All Egyptians," in addition to efforts to develop roads and axes, increase green spaces, improve cleanliness and maintenance levels, address violations, and respond to citizen demands.
Minister El-Manshawey emphasized the importance of continued field monitoring of various projects and service files in the city, working to accelerate implementation rates, adhere to approved timelines and technical specifications, and intensify efforts to improve the level of services provided to residents, enhance quality of life, and preserve the urban appearance of new cities. She received a report on the executive status of projects, including the ongoing implementation of presidential initiative "Housing for All Egyptians" in the city.
The report included an update on the sixth and seventh phases of the "Housing for All Egyptians" initiative, which comprise 258 buildings with 6,192 residential units and 118 buildings with 2,832 residential units, respectively. The report confirmed that work is being carried out according to approved timelines and technical specifications, with necessary labor and equipment provided, and any obstacles being addressed.
The minister also received an update on infrastructure projects, including drinking water and sewage projects, which include a sewage treatment plant in the labor district and a water pumping station in Samkret. The report emphasized the need to intensify labor at implementation sites, accelerate work pace, adhere to specified timelines, and quickly address obstacles to ensure that projects are completed and enter service as scheduled.
In terms of road network development and improvement, work continued on asphalt rehabilitation on the road separating the districts of (29-33) and (26-28) to treat damaged areas, improve road conditions, and facilitate vehicle movement. Additionally, work included opening and paving roads in the area between the Fizrouz district (28) and the Zuhour district (29) to ease citizen movement and transition between districts.
The report also covered efforts to develop and beautify the city, including planting and landscaping green spaces on main islands in front of the Fizrouz (28), Qarnifel (30), and Reihan (33) districts, in addition to routine maintenance of plants and green spaces. These efforts aim to enhance the urban appearance and increase green areas in residential axes and districts.
Furthermore, the report touched on efforts to improve cleanliness and maintenance levels in social housing buildings in various districts, including monitoring the work of companies responsible for cleaning and maintenance. These efforts include garbage collection, pest control, and reviewing water pipes, sewage networks, inspection rooms, and valves, as well as maintaining entrance lighting, stairs, and common areas.
Key points
- The minister emphasized the importance of continued field monitoring of various projects and service files in the city.
- The projects are being implemented according to approved timelines and technical specifications.
- The efforts aim to enhance the urban appearance, improve quality of life, and preserve the urban appearance of new cities.
