The meeting was attended by Major General Ashraf Barakat, Advisor to the Ministry of Housing for Monitoring, Projects, and Utilities Affairs; Engineer Mamdouh Raslan, Chairman of the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Wastewater; Major General Amin Shawky, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Drinking Water and Wastewater; and Dr. Mohamed Hassan, CEO of the Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency.
Ismail reviewed the measures taken by the Ministry of Housing's affiliated entities to advance the ongoing sanitation projects within the presidential "Decent Life" initiative, and to ensure their completion on time and in accordance with the approved timetable.
He listened to a detailed explanation of the measures taken with the companies implementing the projects to complete implementation and begin operational trials, particularly in the Samalut district and city. The Deputy Minister immediately directed rapid and direct coordination with the project consultant regarding the procedures for receiving the projects scheduled for completion and transferring their ownership to the Minya Drinking Water and Wastewater Company for operation and direct utilization.
The Deputy Minister of Housing stressed the need for continuous field monitoring of projects by relevant agencies, the intensification of work teams, and adherence to occupational health and safety procedures for all workers at work sites.
He also reviewed the measures taken regarding the hydraulic balance studies of the networks that receive drinking water from existing stations and pump it to citizens. He directed that any complaints regarding irregular water supply to citizens, particularly in the Adwa district, be monitored and addressed quickly. He also directed measures to increase the number of mobile vehicles providing citizen services in all districts of Minya Governorate.
He stressed the need to station these vehicles in vital areas to facilitate citizens' access and overcome any obstacles they face in the services provided by the Minya Drinking Water and Wastewater Company.
Dr. Ismail emphasized the need for commitment and diligent work to achieve the goals of the presidential initiative "Decent Life" according to the approved timetables. This is due to the importance of the initiative in serving our people in all villages across the country.