El-Sherbiny stressed the need to select appropriate
alternatives for legalization in New Sphinx City to conserve resources and
advance ongoing projects to accelerate its development. This is particularly
important given that New Sphinx City is located on a network of major and
secondary regional roads and axes, in addition to proposed roads, and features
diverse land uses.
Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim Anwar, Chairman of the New Sphinx
City Development Authority, explained that 6,863 legalization applications have
been received from citizens and entities residing in the city, covering a total
area of 58,454 acres. These applications are currently under review.
The head of the New Sphinx City Development Authority added
that the 16 km Sphinx Axis Road is currently under construction as a first
phase, along with expansion work that is progressing steadily. The project also
includes a link road and a 400/500 mm diameter water pipeline extending from the
Sheikh Zayed City expansions to the Sphinx Axis. The project further includes
power supply for road lighting, consulting work for a drinking water intake
from the Lake Winds canal, a purification plant, approximately 15 km of
transmission lines, and the required pumping stations.
He confirmed that work is underway on initial grading for
several internal roads. Utility networks are also being installed as part of
the city's urgent first phase. Electricity networks are under implementation.
Partnership projects with the private sector are also moving forward.