Egypt completes over half of Kitchener Drain water quality projects
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The Egyptian Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry finished 11 of 20 planned operations to improve water quality in the Kitchener Drain.
Minister Hani Sewilam oversaw a review of the project's progress, which includes strengthening embankments, rehabilitating secondary drains, and upgrading water structures. The ministry awarded two new contracts for on-farm irrigation upgrades across 700 feddans and the construction of two pumping and mixing stations at Samatay and El-Hamoul.
A new consultant will provide technical support and supervise the design of these stations. The ministry plans to retender four remaining operations, including the rehabilitation of seven pumping stations and dredging work for 46.7 kilometres of the drain and its branches. These efforts aim to improve water quality and help farmers in the Gharbia, Kafr El-Sheikh, and Dakahlia governorates reuse drainage water more efficiently.
The official report did not specify the status of three operations or the total cost of the project.
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