Eng. Randa El-Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, followed up on the implementation of several infrastructure projects, service development initiatives, and ongoing work in Shorouk City. This comes as part of efforts to accelerate ongoing projects, overcome obstacles, and take the necessary decisions to ensure timely completion.
The follow-up covered infrastructure projects in the areas added to the city, the construction of a technology center, campaigns to address violations, intensified cleaning operations, and the Shorouk Boulevard project.
In this context, the Minister of Housing received a report on inspection tours of projects in Shorouk City. The report began with the findings of a tour conducted by Eng. Ahmed Omran, Deputy Minister of Housing for Utilities, Eng. Ahmed Ali, Deputy Head of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) for Utilities, and several Authority officials.
The tour aimed to follow up on infrastructure works and road openings in the Taiba area, located in the city’s western extension. Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Zakaria, Head of the Shorouk City Development Authority, along with officials from the Authority and project teams, attended the tour.
The tour included a review of progress on road construction, preparation, and opening routes. These works will pave the way for completing drinking water, sewage, and electricity networks. The objective is to develop the Taiba area, which covers approximately 1,000 acres and benefits from its strategic location and direct views of the Cairo-Suez Road and the Ring Road.
In this regard, Eng. Randa El-Menshawy stressed the need to intensify efforts and accelerate implementation rates while adhering to established schedules. She also emphasized the importance of continued field monitoring and immediate action to address any obstacles.
These measures aim to ensure that works are completed according to the planned targets and that the necessary infrastructure is provided to support urban development in the city’s western extension.
As part of efforts to improve services for residents, the report indicated that construction had begun on an integrated technology center dedicated to serving residents of the areas added to Shorouk City. The center is being developed in accordance with the latest technological systems and modern standards for delivering government services.
Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Zakaria stated that the new center will include 20 service counters to accommodate the largest possible number of visitors and improve service efficiency. It will also feature dedicated and equipped waiting areas to provide comfort for citizens and service recipients.
Special counters and waiting areas will be available for people with disabilities and older adults, reflecting a commitment to providing accessible services that meet their needs. The center will also adopt the latest technological systems and digital transformation solutions, with electronic and online services available in accordance with the approved system.
These measures will help simplify procedures and make government services more accessible to residents. Eng. Mohamed Zakaria also announced details of a project to develop and upgrade the central median along the Middle Axis, transforming it into “Shorouk Boulevard.”
The project aims to significantly improve the axis’s visual appeal and turn it into a distinctive urban landmark that reflects the city’s status and meets residents’ aspirations.
The Head of the City Development Authority added that the project aims to create a modern, integrated environment combining green spaces with contemporary designs. The planned works include a walkway with advanced designs, a cycling track, shaded structures, and seating areas. The surrounding spaces will also be reorganized to create harmony between natural elements and urban design.
The development plan includes preserving and maintaining existing trees, improving their condition, upgrading green spaces, and expanding the cultivation of various types of natural flowers in accordance with a carefully planned landscape design.
The report also stated that, as part of efforts to protect state-owned property and enforce the law, a large-scale campaign was conducted in the Taiba area. The campaign resulted in the implementation of four land withdrawal decisions covering a total area of 110,000 square meters. The land was recovered and placed under the jurisdiction of the Shorouk City Development Authority.
Another campaign resulted in the dismantling of wooden formwork at a plot in Neighborhood 5 of the First Residential Buildings Area for violating permit conditions. The necessary legal measures were taken against the violation.
A separate campaign led to the seizure of vehicles used for informal waste scavenging and the removal of obstructions caused by 10 street vendors who were disrupting pedestrian and vehicle movement. The necessary legal procedures were also taken.
The Authority continued its cleaning campaigns and efforts to control flying insects. Cleaning operations were intensified across neighborhoods and residential blocks, with waste removed on an ongoing basis. Mechanical sweepers and compactors were deployed to support these efforts, while cleaning operations continued at different times throughout the day.