Dr. Ayman El-Shehaby, Governor of Damietta, and Eng. Sherif El-Sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, concluded their visit today with the inauguration of the “Housing for All Egyptians” project in Tel Warda, in the city of Shata.
The inauguration ceremony, which included the unveiling of the project’s opening plaque, was attended by Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister for Utilities, Dr. Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Real Estate Finance Fund, Eng. Shaimaa El-Siddiq, Deputy Governor of Damietta, along with several local officials, including Major General Mohamed Hamam, Secretary-General of the Governorate, Major General Magdy Al-Waseef, Assistant Secretary-General, and Dr. Amr Hanafy, Spatial Information Systems Consultant for the Governor of Damietta.
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The “Housing for All Egyptians” project is part of a broader initiative, with the first phase consisting of 44 housing units situated on a 17-acre plot of land. The initial phase includes 11 residential buildings, each with 24 units spread across a ground floor and five upper floors, totaling 264 units. The project carries an estimated cost of 152.125 million Egyptian pounds.
During their visit, the governor and minister were briefed on plans for the upcoming phase, including road paving leading to the project site and the implementation of the second phase of the development. The future phase will involve offering a range of housing units through the Social Housing Fund, with varying sizes to cater to the diverse needs of the community.
Inspection and Celebration of Homeownership
Both Dr. El-Shehaby and Eng. El-Sherbini toured one of the completed units, expressing their appreciation for the high standards of construction. The event also featured a ceremony where the governor, minister, and Dr. Abdel Hamid distributed 36 homeownership contracts to residents.
The governor congratulated the new homeowners, praising the efforts of all those involved in the project to provide suitable housing for citizens, in line with the directives of Egypt’s President to ensure that every citizen has access to a home. Dr. El-Shehaby reaffirmed the governorate’s commitment to working with the Ministry of Housing to implement more infrastructure and housing projects, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for citizens across all areas.
Expanding Housing Options for Residents
Eng. El-Sherbini highlighted that today’s visit also included the inspection and inauguration of several projects in the water and sewage sectors, which culminated in the completion of the first phase of the “Housing for All Egyptians” initiative. He announced that additional housing units would soon be made available for residents of the governorate.
Dr. Mai Abdel Hamid added that the Social Housing Fund had recently launched 3,508 units within the governorate, emphasizing the Fund’s ongoing commitment to providing affordable and suitable housing for Egyptian citizens. She also noted that the distribution of the homeownership contracts represents the culmination of these efforts.
Conclusion
The opening of the “Housing for All Egyptians” project in Damietta marks a significant step in meeting the housing needs of the local population. With more projects planned in the coming months, the initiative is set to continue improving access to affordable homes and contributing to the overall development goals of the region.