expanding arable land and reinforcing food security. The project uses cutting-edge water transfer
infrastructure to irrigate 700,000 acres, with Phase 1 targeting 300,000 acres and Phase 2
reaching 400,000 acres, promoting sustainable growth and modern irrigation.
– Location: West of the Ring Road and Sheikh Zayed City
– Duration: 2022-2026
– Client: Engineering Authority of the Egyptian Armed Forces
– Contract Value: $298 Million
– Total Irrigated Land: 700,000 acres
– Irrigation Water Supply: 10 million cubic meters per day
– Water Source: Rashid branch of the Nile River
– Total Water Transfer Distance: 41.4 km
– Total Pipeline Length: 310 km
– Project Value: USD 298.5 million
Key Features:
Advanced Irrigation Water Transfer System:
• Twelve 2,500 mm pipelines cover 310 km for delivery.
• A 16.24-km open channel distributes water efficiently.
• Six pumping stations run 14 units for steady flow.
• Crossings, weirs, bridges, and aqueducts streamline flow.
Strategic Agricultural & Economic Impact:
• Boosts national food supply and farmland capacity.
• Improves irrigation efficiency and water conservation.
• Drives rural development and economic expansion.
