Arab Republic of Egypt

Wastewater Facilities in Areas Neighboring Al Rahawi Drainage Canal
Loan No: 628 Interest Rate: 3.0 %
Beneficiary: Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater (CAPW) Grace Period: 5 years
Project Cost: KD 58.5 million Maturity: 25 years
Amount of Loan: KD 45.0 million Repayment: 41 semi-annual installments
Date of Board Approval: 2015-12-21 First Installment: 5 years following the first disbursement
Date of Loan Agreement: 2015-12-21 Date of Loan Effectiveness: -

Objectives:

The project aims at improving the health of the population and the environment in about 32 areas neighboring Al Rahawi Drainage Canal in Giza governorate, through the construction of the required wastewater facilities.

Description:

The project, which is expected to be completed by the middle of 2019, consists of the following main components:

  1. Construction of Wastewater Facilities:
    1. Collection Networks: This includes the rehabilitation, supply and installation of major and minor pipelines, with a total length of about 436 km, to collect the raw wastewater.
    2. Pumping Stations and Transport Pipelines: This includes the construction of about 40 pumping stations to pump the collected wastewater. It also includes the supply and installation of pipelines, with a total length of about 60 km, to transport the raw wastewater from these pumping stations to the treatment plants.
    3. Treatment Plants: This includes the expansion of Al-Ayat wastewater treatment plant, currently under construction with a capacity of 30,000 m3/day, to 90,000 m3/day, and the construction of a new treatment plant in the Manshiyet Radwan with a capacity of 30,000 m3/day.
  2. Technical Services and Institutional Support: This includes provision of required consultancy services for preparation of tender documents, bid analysis, supervision of works, follow up during the maintenance period, in addition to hiring of experts, acquisition of operation and maintenance equipment, and conducting training programs.
  3. Execution of House Connections: This includes the laying of pipes and the construction of manholes.
  4. Land Expropriation and Provision of Basic Services: This includes the expropriation of land, and the provision of required roads, water and electricity services to the pumping stations and treatment plants.

Financing:

The Arab Fund’s loan covers about 77% of the total project cost. The Egyptian Government will cover the remaining cost of the project and any additional cost that may arise.