The minister expressed his appreciation to the Governor of
Fayoum for the warm reception and confirmed his satisfaction with visiting the
governorate. He stated that the visit aims to accelerate progress in drinking
water and sanitation projects, especially those under the Decent Life
initiative. He added that these projects receive constant attention from
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly. He
explained that the visit includes field inspections to support ongoing works, address
challenges and ensure efficient implementation.
The minister noted that the Ministry of Housing follows up
regularly with Fayoum Governorate on the progress of drinking water, sanitation
and service-building projects under the Decent Life initiative. He described
the projects as strategic investments that improve quality of life and meet
citizens’ needs.
El Ansary welcomed the Minister of Housing and affirmed that
the visit reflects the state’s commitment to increasing the pace of service and
development projects. He highlighted the importance of expanding drinking water
and sanitation services, describing them as essential services that directly
affect citizens. He added that the governorate monitors these projects closely
to ensure delivery according to the highest quality standards.
He emphasized that cooperation between Fayoum Governorate
and the Ministry of Housing is producing tangible results on the ground. He
stated that current projects reflect the state’s efforts to provide an
integrated services infrastructure across all governorates. He added that these
efforts align with the leadership’s vision to raise living standards and
provide a dignified environment for citizens.
The meeting reviewed the status of projects and development
plans in New Fayoum City, along with the stages of the city’s growth. The
review covered utilities, main water supply sources and the sanitation and
electricity sectors. Total investments reached 2.259 billion Egyptian pounds
from the start of work in the city until 30 June 2025. The meeting also
reviewed the 2025 to 2026 work plan, including key projects such as the road
connecting the city to the governorate, the electricity network of the second
industrial zone in the eastern extension and landscaping works along several
roads. The meeting discussed major projects under tender that focus on
development, infrastructure, agriculture and beautification. Proposals for the
city’s development were also reviewed, including the construction of an overpass
on the Cairo to Assiut Western Road to connect the eastern and western parts of
the city.
The minister and the governor reviewed the progress of
projects implemented by the Central Agency for Reconstruction under the Decent
Life initiative in Fayoum Governorate. The projects include 367 developments
comprising 20 service complexes, 20 agricultural complexes, 68 youth centers,
43 irrigation bridges, 63 health units and centers, 19 ambulance points, 8
social solidarity buildings, 63 electricity projects and road works in 63
villages.
Sherbiny directed officials to adhere to the implementation
schedule and expedite handover procedures for completed projects. He also
called for resolving all outstanding issues before delivery.
The minister and the governor reviewed the sanitation
projects under the first phase of the Decent Life initiative in Fayoum
Governorate. The National Authority for Potable Water and Sanitation is
implementing these projects at a cost of 7.83 billion Egyptian pounds to serve
46 villages in the Itsa and Youssef El Seddik districts. The projects include
eight wastewater treatment plants with a capacity of 72500 cubic meters per day
and eleven sanitation projects.
Sherbiny and El Ansary reviewed the performance of the
governorate’s drinking water system, which consists of ten water treatment
plants with a design capacity of 853000 cubic meters per day. The system
operates through water networks that extend 5400 kilometers, along with
transmission lines and raw water intakes. They also reviewed the sanitation
system, which includes 146 wastewater treatment and pumping stations with an
actual capacity of 320000 cubic meters per day and gravity sewer networks
extending approximately 1369 kilometers.
The meeting reviewed the completed rehabilitation and
replacement projects of the Fayoum Water and Wastewater Company from 2014 to
2022. It also reviewed the projects implemented from 2023 to 2025 and the
company’s role within the Decent Life initiative. The projects serve 63 villages
in two districts and include sanitation networks for fifteen villages,
sanitation and drinking water connections for thirty six villages and five
drinking water plants. The review also covered ongoing sanitation expansion
projects funded by development partners.