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Egypt coastal protection projects reviewed by Irrigation Minister
Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, has reviewed the progress of several coastal protection projects designed to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.
Key ongoing projects include a 2-kilometer protection stretch in Alexandria from Bir Masoud to Al-Mahrousa, and a 600-meter project in the Loraan area to protect the Corniche and restore sandy beaches. Other active works include the construction of wave barriers in Ras Bar, Damietta, and coastal protection in Matrouh and Kafr El-Sheikh.
The Ministry is also preparing new sites for protection in Kafr El-Sheikh and Damietta. Additionally, studies are underway for the integrated management of a 1,200-kilometer shoreline along the North Coast. Sweilem emphasized the use of eco-friendly natural materials and the importance of treating the coastal zone as a single interconnected system to ensure environmental and economic sustainability.
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Alexandria · Damietta · Hani Sweilem · Kafr El-Sheikh · Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A project is underway to protect 2 km of the Alexandria coast from Bir Masoud to Al-Mahrousa. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 600-meter project is being implemented in the Loraan area of Alexandria to protect the Corniche and restore sandy beaches. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry is conducting studies for the management of a 1,200 km shoreline along the North Coast. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry is expanding the use of eco-friendly natural materials in coastal protection projects. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hani Sweilem stated the Ministry is implementing on-the-ground projects to adapt to climate change. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wave barriers are being constructed in Ras Bar, Damietta, to protect acquired lands. alahalygate.com · www.anbaaalyoumeg.com