The meeting began with the Minister and Governor reviewing operations at the Crisis Management Control Center. They received a detailed explanation of the center's functions, which is equipped with specialized crisis management vehicles, diverse operational programs, and a well-structured management framework.
The center's responsibilities are extensive, including: Handling
reports from various operations rooms, issuing necessary work permits for
repairs, coordinating with other utility entities during maintenance, receiving
24-hour data on station operations and pressure readings, monitoring water
quality through laboratory applications, ensuring security at company branches
and stations via a camera surveillance system, tracking company vehicle
movement using a GIS system, monitoring workflow across all company branches
and stations, conducting on-site field follow-ups, preparing and analyzing
vital data, developing and regularly reviewing emergency plans, and coordinating
with the Popular Defense Command in the governorate.
During the meeting, discussions also covered the drinking
water system in Alexandria Governorate, which serves the governorate and parts
of Beheira and Matrouh. This extensive system features: 10 drinking water
purification plants with a design capacity of approximately 3.534 million cubic
meters per day, 42 pumping stations, 37 customer service centers, and 9,483 km
of networks.
Officials also reviewed the company's strategic alignment with
Egypt's Vision 2030, focusing on developing advanced infrastructure and future
water plans to meet growing urban and project needs. They addressed population
growth, anticipated drinking water demand, and measures to rationalize energy
and water consumption, reduce waste, and advance the company's digital
transformation.
The meeting further highlighted the progress of Alexandria's
wastewater system, which includes: 21 wastewater treatment plants, 183 main
pumping stations, 3,646 km of gravity networks, and 305 km of rising mains.
This system boasts a total design capacity of approximately
1.8 million cubic meters per day. Efforts to enhance the company's performance
were also discussed, alongside urgent projects for the wastewater system,
integrated stormwater management strategies, and the governorate's future
requirements for sanitation services. Additionally, they reviewed ongoing
utility projects as part of the presidential "Hayah Karima" (Decent
Life) initiative.
Following the meeting, the Minister of Housing and the
Governor of Alexandria visited the Ibrahimiya Water Customer Service Center at
the Kom El-Dikka services complex. They observed the center's operations
firsthand and received an explanation of its workflow and the services provided
to citizens.
During the visit, the Minister of Housing expressed
satisfaction with the high performance at the Crisis Management Control Center,
commending the team's efforts and the strong cooperation between the center and
the governorate. He issued directives to ensure all efforts are made to meet
both current and future demands for drinking water and wastewater services in
Alexandria. This includes reducing water losses, adhering to project timelines
for newly completed or expanded stations, and implementing urgent solutions in
critical areas.
The Minister emphasized the ongoing coordination with the Governor of Alexandria to expedite project execution and intensify efforts on initiatives within the governorate to enhance public services. He concluded by extending his gratitude to all teams from the Ministry and the Governorate for their dedicated work.