Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation on water and sustainable infrastructure projects, the ministry said. According to the statement, discussions reviewed ongoing cooperation, including the rehabilitation of the Kitchener Drain, as well as projects under preparation, notably the upgrading of pumping stations across Egypt and the rehabilitation of the Rasheed coastal wall. Sewilam highlighted progress under the Kitchener Drain water quality improvement project, noting that required environmental studies have been completed, while dredging, weed removal and embankment rehabilitation works are currently underway. The ministry said several bridges along the drain have already been replaced or renovated, with further works in progress. In parallel, equipment is being procured to measure water flows and monitor water quality, with additional technical studies being conducted in coordination with the EBRD.
