Under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the wise management of water resources, Egypt has implemented a comprehensive plan to rationalize water consumption and ensure sustainable water security. The Ministry of Housing has focused on this file through a multi-pillar national strategy to achieve sustainable development.
Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbiny affirmed that the water file has received great attention since 2014, when the state began a comprehensive plan for optimal use and the provision of alternative sources. The ministry has made a breakthrough in seawater desalination, increasing production from 84,000 cubic meters per day in 2014 to about 1.42 million cubic meters per day across 126 plants. An additional 11 plants are under implementation to raise production to 1.73 million cubic meters per day, with a long-term plan to reach 9.8 million cubic meters per day by 2050.
The ministry has also expanded wastewater treatment plants, completing 612 stations with a capacity of 18.9 million cubic meters per day. In addition, 183 more plants are under construction, and 127 new ones are planned by 2030, bringing the total to 922 plants with a capacity of 27.1 million cubic meters per day.
The state has supported local manufacturing with contracts worth 43.1 billion Egyptian pounds this year, of which 66% are locally produced products. The ministry is also working to improve operations and maintenance by using modern systems and renewable energy to enhance efficiency.
The Ministry of Housing has established a system to monitor water quality, including central, local, and mobile laboratories. It has also invested in training and qualifying human resources through technical schools and specialized training centers, graduating more than 4,100 specialists.
In conclusion, the minister stressed that these efforts come in line with the President’s directives to ensure water security and the sustainability of natural resources, in a way that supports development plans and secures future needs.
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