Engineer Randa El-Manshawi, Minister of Housing and Utilities, conducted an inspection tour today for the development projects in Marina and New Alamein City, starting with the development works in Marina 1 and 2. She was accompanied by Dr. Walid Abbas, Deputy Minister of Housing for Urban Communities, and Engineer Ahmed Imran, Deputy Minister of Housing for Utilities, along with several officials from the ministry and the New Urban Communities Authority, as well as the head of the Tourism Villages Authority.
During the tour, the minister followed up on the implementation rates of the ongoing development works in Marina 1 and 2, reviewing the completion percentages according to the specified timeline. She emphasized the importance of continuous and precise monitoring of execution rates, stressing the need to intensify field tours to ensure adherence to the scheduled timelines and achieve the highest level of quality in the projects, reflecting the scale of comprehensive development taking place in New Alamein City and the Marina area.
Details of the Event
Engineer Randa El-Manshawi also inspected the coastal road tunnel project, which aims to connect the northern lakes with the southern New Marina lakes. The minister listened to a detailed explanation of the project from Engineer Ahmed Mustafa, head of the Tourism Villages Authority, who clarified that the project includes the construction of a water tunnel measuring 16 meters in width and approximately 650 meters in length, contributing to improving water flow and achieving connectivity between the water bodies.
The project also includes the implementation of deep foundation works ranging from 42 to 48 meters in length, ensuring the structural stability of the tunnel and its ability to bear various loads, according to the highest standards of quality and safety. The importance of the project in improving water quality and preventing stagnation within the southern lakes was also discussed, positively impacting the aquatic environment and supporting tourism and recreational activities within New Marina.
Background & Context
These tours come as part of ongoing efforts to develop coastal cities and enhance their tourism and investment status. New Alamein City is one of the most prominent urban projects in Egypt, aiming to provide a comprehensive urban environment that meets the needs of residents and visitors.
The Egyptian government seeks to transform Alamein into a global tourist destination by developing infrastructure and public facilities, contributing to attracting more investments and tourists to the region.
Impact & Consequences
These development projects are expected to improve the quality of life in the area and increase economic activity by attracting tourists and investors. Additionally, improving infrastructure will enhance the city's capacity to accommodate the anticipated population growth in the future.
These projects are part of the Egyptian state's vision to achieve sustainable development and enhance the role of coastal cities as centers for tourism and investment attraction.
Regional Significance
New Alamein City serves as a model for urban development in the Arab region. These projects can inspire other countries to adopt similar strategies in developing their coastal cities, contributing to enhancing regional cooperation in tourism and investment sectors.
In conclusion, the minister emphasized the importance of continued field monitoring of all development projects in New Alamein City and Marina areas to ensure timely completion and achieve the highest quality standards.