Armed Forces Engineering Authority
Pipes & Special Fittings
Sinai, Egypt
Water Transfer from Bahr Al-Baqar Wastewater Treatment Plant to North & Central Sinai
Project Overview:
This project aims to transfer treated wastewater from the Bahr Al-Baqar wastewater treatment plant to reclamation areas in North and Central Sinai. This ambitious undertaking is a cornerstone of Egypt’s efforts to achieve sustainable development and food security in the Sinai Peninsula. This initiative is a key part of the national strategy to reclaim 400,000 acres of land and transform the agricultural landscape. By purifying wastewater from the heavily polluted Bahr Al-Baqar drain, the project contributes to the national goal of increasing Egypt’s cultivated land by three million feddans in three years and five million by 2030, as outlined by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Key Components:
The project includes the following key components:
- Bahr El Baqar Wastewater Treatment Plant: This plant plays a crucial role in treating wastewater to a quality suitable for agricultural use.
- Network of Canals and Pipelines: An extensive network of canals and pipelines transports treated water from the plant to the designated areas in North and Central Sinai.
- Pumping Stations: Strategically located pumping stations elevate water across varying terrains to ensure its delivery to agricultural lands.
- Irrigation Systems: Modern and efficient irrigation systems are installed in the reclaimed lands to optimize water usage.
ECPC’s Scope of Work:
In collaboration with the Military Works Administration – Armed Forces Engineering Authority, ECPC played a vital role in this monumental project by supplying 19,600 linear meters of large-diameter (2,200 mm) Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP). This supply consisted of 3,155 pipes and 80 special fittings.
