The Egyptian parliament's agriculture and irrigation committee, chaired by MP Sami Shahin, convened to discuss several requests for information regarding issues with canals, drains, bridges, and ferries in various villages in the governorates of Gharbiya and Beheira. The meeting was attended by representatives from the government and relevant executive authorities. The committee reviewed a request for information submitted by MP Farid Wasel, concerning the demands of residents in Ezbet El-Manashawy, affiliated with the local unit of Mit Badr Halawa village in the Samandoud center of Gharbiya governorate.
The request for information submitted by MP Farid Wasel highlighted the need to cover a 120-meter section of the canal passing through the village, as it is located in front of a basic education school. The residents also requested the expansion of the village entrance. MP Farid Wasel presented the details of the request, explaining the residents' demands to cover the mentioned section of the canal, which would contribute to expanding the village entrance and improving traffic movement in front of the school. The committee decided to continue discussing the request in a future meeting, with the presence of the head of the irrigation sector in Gharbiya governorate.
In a related context, the committee discussed a request for information submitted by MP Mahmoud Adel Shalan, regarding the need to replace and renovate the subsidiary bridges and ferries established on waterways in villages and hamlets of Kafr El-Dawwar center in Beheira governorate. MP Mahmoud Adel Shalan presented the details of the request and the problems related to the condition of the bridges and ferries, as well as the need to take the necessary technical measures to address them.
The committee recommended forming a field committee consisting of officials responsible for drainage and the governorate, a representative from the roads directorate, and the MP who submitted the request. The committee will conduct an on-site inspection of the drains and sites mentioned in the request, study the current situation, and develop an appropriate engineering solution to the problems of coverage, taking into account technical requirements and safety needs.
The field committee's formation aims to address the issues raised by MPs Farid Wasel and Mahmoud Adel Shalan, regarding the condition of canals, drains, bridges, and ferries in various villages. The committee's on-site inspection will enable it to assess the situation and develop practical solutions to the problems faced by residents.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed several requests for information related to issues with canals, drains, bridges, and ferries in various villages. The committee's discussions focused on finding solutions to the problems faced by residents, including the need to cover sections of canals and expand village entrances.
The committee's recommendations and decisions aim to improve the infrastructure and services provided to residents in various villages. The formation of the field committee is expected to contribute to addressing the issues raised by MPs and finding practical solutions to the problems faced by residents.
Key points
- The Egyptian parliament's agriculture committee will form a field committee to inspect damages in Kafr El-Dawwar.
- The committee will conduct an on-site inspection of drains and sites mentioned in the request.
- The goal is to develop an appropriate engineering solution to the problems of coverage, taking into account technical requirements and safety needs.
