The Tunisian region of Silyana is bracing for the upcoming rainy season with extensive infrastructure work. The Regional Department of Equipment and Housing has been working to clear water drains along all numbered roads in the region. This effort is part of preparations for the rainy season, according to Khaled Al-Sahbani, the Regional Director of Equipment and Housing. The work aims to prevent potential flooding and ensure road safety.
The Regional Department of Equipment and Housing has contracted two private companies to carry out necessary interventions. The total value of the contracts is 450,000 dinars. The work includes clearing water drains and maintaining roads to prevent damage from heavy rainfall. The department has also allocated resources to support its efforts, including five sweeping machines, two heavy trucks, two light trucks, and one sweeping machine.
The Regional Director of Equipment and Housing, Khaled Al-Sahbani, provided more details on the allocated funds for road maintenance. A total of 7 million dinars has been allocated for road maintenance and rehabilitation this year. This includes 1.5 million dinars for surface treatment of roads. The funds will be used to improve road conditions and prevent damage from heavy rainfall.
One of the major challenges facing the region is the condition of rural roads. The region has allocated significant funds to improve rural roads, including 4.2 million dinars in 2021, 5.9 million dinars in 2022, 3 million dinars in 2024, 3.5 million dinars in 2025, and 5.5 million dinars in 2026. These efforts aim to improve road connectivity and accessibility in rural areas.
The Regional Department of Equipment and Housing is working closely with local authorities to prepare for the rainy season. The department has allocated resources and equipment to support its efforts, including sweeping machines and trucks. The goal is to prevent potential flooding and ensure road safety during the rainy season.
The rainy season in Tunisia typically brings heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The region's infrastructure work aims to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall on roads and communities. By clearing water drains and maintaining roads, the Regional Department of Equipment and Housing hopes to prevent damage and ensure public safety.
The infrastructure work in Silyana is part of a broader effort to improve road conditions and prevent damage from heavy rainfall. The region's efforts aim to support local communities and ensure public safety during the rainy season. The work is expected to be completed before the onset of heavy rainfall.
Key points
- The Tunisian region of Silyana has allocated 7 million dinars for road maintenance and rehabilitation this year.
- The region has allocated significant funds to improve rural roads, including 5.5 million dinars in 2026.
- The Regional Department of Equipment and Housing has contracted two private companies to carry out necessary interventions.
