During a parliamentary session, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, outlined the ministry’s efforts to enhance road infrastructure, revitalize unsafe and unplanned areas, and provide alternative housing solutions.
Infrastructure Developments
The minister reported progress on road and bridge projects spanning 1,382 kilometers, including:
- 31 bridges and 2 tunnels
- 4 national highways extending 41.7 kilometers
- 6 major roads totaling 475 kilometers
- 52 internal roads in various governorates covering 865 kilometers
Key projects include:
- Amr Ibn El-As Axis, connecting to the Kamal Amer Axis
- Teret Al-Ikhlas Axis in Giza
- Airport Street development in Imbaba
- Phase IV of the Gehan El-Sadat Axis
Additionally, the ministry is constructing 400 kilometers of roads to connect remote Bedouin communities in Matrouh with main roads and linking Fangary Axis to Tahya Misr Axis in Cairo. Roads in new cities are also being developed, such as the Extension of the Ninety Street in New Cairo and South Cairo’s Sixth District roads spanning 80 kilometers, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Engineering Authority.
Urban Revitalization and Housing Initiatives
The ministry is actively tackling informal settlements:
- Al-Salam area, Obour City: Hundreds of alternative housing units are under construction.
- Maspero Triangle: A strategic redevelopment project near the Nile and prominent landmarks, including the Radio and Television Building, with 936 replacement housing units completed.
- Magra El-Ayoun Wall: Phase two of this historic site’s restoration is underway, following the completion of 1,924 housing units.
Al-Fustat Hills Park
The development of Al-Fustat Hills Park, one of the Middle East’s largest green spaces, is progressing rapidly.
- Located on a 500-acre site previously used as a landfill in historic Cairo.
- Features eight zones and 14 gates, blending contemporary, historical, and garden-themed designs.
- Focuses on preserving Egyptian heritage across Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and modern eras.
- Provides a new recreational space for Cairo’s residents while contributing to environmental sustainability and combating climate change.
These projects reflect Egypt’s broader strategy to enhance living standards, create vibrant urban environments, and preserve the nation’s heritage while advancing sustainable development.