Minister of Housing, Sherif El-Sherbiny, held a meeting to follow up on the wastewater system in the cities of East Cairo, which includes treatment plants serving several urban areas such as New Cairo and 10th of Ramadan City. The discussions covered the current status of the system, the implementation targets set through 2030, and the ongoing efforts to benefit from treated wastewater.
The Minister reviewed projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of treatment plants to cope with expected urban development, with particular emphasis on upgrading the treatment plant in New Cairo. He also reviewed progress in increasing the capacity of treatment facilities in 10th of Ramadan City to handle both domestic and industrial wastewater, in preparation for future phases of expansion, which will be launched once occupancy rates reach 80%.
Furthermore, the Minister followed up on the tertiary treatment systems for wastewater in New Cairo, 10th of Ramadan, and El Shorouk, in addition to the treatment plant project in the New Administrative Capital. These initiatives are designed to rationalize the use of potable water for irrigating green areas.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Minister directed that work on these projects be accelerated and priorities clearly defined in line with urban development plans across East Cairo.
