Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbiny followed up on development projects for wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations in the cities of El Shorouk, 10th of Ramadan, and New Minya. The aim is to improve the use of treated wastewater for irrigating green areas and reduce dependence on fresh water. He emphasized the importance of closely monitoring vital projects, especially those related to smart water management. Engineer Bassam Mohamed Fadl inspected the wastewater treatment plant in El Shorouk, which treats 27,000 m³ per day and contributes to preserving the environment and water resources.
The head of the authority inspected Pumping Station No. 4, which serves the eastern part of the city, where raw water is pumped to the treatment plant with a capacity of 60,000 m³/day. He stressed the importance of developing the station and conducting regular maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. He also inspected a project to replace and renew aging wastewater pipelines, which includes replacing parts of two pressurized lines with a diameter of 1000 mm to improve network efficiency. Additionally, Engineer Alaa Abdallah Mostafa conducted a site visit to the mechanical treatment plant expansion, which includes the addition of the second and third phases to enhance the station’s efficiency and increase its operational capacity.
The visit included an inspection of the tertiary treated water pumping station, which has a capacity of 190,000 m³/day. The first phase, with a capacity of 90,000 m³/day, has been completed to meet irrigation needs. Engineer Alaa Abdallah Mostafa directed the initiation of trial operations for two pumps that were serviced from Well Station No. 2 to be used for irrigating green spaces. He also inspected Pumping Station No. 4 for industrial wastewater, which serves the industrial zone, Badr City, and the urban development of Al Burouj. The tour also included oversight of cleaning activities for the third anaerobic pond to improve the efficiency of wastewater facilities and promote environmental sustainability.
