Egypt inks pioneering waste management deals across governorates

EGYPT – The Egyptian government has recently solidified agreements for the fifth phase of the solid waste management system’s foundational infrastructure across key governorates including Matrouh, Beheira, Damietta, Sharqeya, and Giza.

The ceremonial signing, graced by esteemed figures such as Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Hisham Amin, Minister of Local Development, and Mukhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization, marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s commitment to waste management.

These pivotal contracts entail the construction of five secure sanitary landfills in strategic locations including Brani City, Matrouh, and the establishment of sanitary burial cells in Badr City (Beheira), Abu Jaridah (Damietta), Belbeis (Sharkia), and the Shubramant site (Giza), totaling EGP 480 million.

Assigned to the Arab Organization for Industrialization, the execution of these projects adheres rigorously to technical specifications and approved detailed drawings, also encompassing the clearance of over 500,000 tonnes of accumulated waste from various landfills in the governorates, requiring an additional investment of EGP 85 million (US$1.78m).

El-Said emphasized the pivotal role of the waste management system in attaining environmental development goals, aligning with both UN objectives and Egypt’s Vision 2030, stressing its contribution to the sustainability of environmental resources.

The Ministry of Planning stands firmly behind this initiative, ensuring its meticulous implementation in line with Egypt’s shift towards a green economy.

She highlighted the ministry’s commitment to integrating environmental and climate considerations into national planning, citing the launch of the Environmental Sustainability Standards Guide, efforts to green the investment plan, and aspirations to increase green public investments from 15% in 2021 to 40% in 2023, and further to 50% by 2025.

Anticipated outcomes of the new system include the generation of clean energy through recycling initiatives and the creation of numerous job opportunities for the youth.

Minister Fouad underscored the significance of the fifth phase contract for municipal waste management infrastructure, spanning fiscal years 2023 to 2025, which encompasses several new sanitary landfill projects aimed at enhancing waste management efficiency across the designated governorates.

Detailing the ministry’s extensive involvement, Fouad outlined engagements such as securing specialized consultancy for technical specifications and executive drawings, active participation in the technical committee for quality assurance, preparation of tender documents and specifications for post-construction operations, and ongoing provision of environmental technical support to ensure the projects’ success.

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