Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has spotlighted major water projects in the Sinai Peninsula to boost agricultural expansion and food security, on Sinai Liberation Day. Water Minister Hani Sewilam stated that the government is advancing large-scale water management initiatives as part of a broader strategy for sustainable development in Sinai.
Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced progress on key water projects in Sinai, emphasizing their role in supporting agriculture and development. In an official statement, Water Minister Hani Sewilam affirmed the government's commitment to large-scale water management initiatives for sustainable growth in the region.
Among the standout projects is the Bahr El-Baqar water treatment plant, with a capacity of 5.6 million cubic metres per day—one of the world's largest agricultural wastewater treatment facilities. Treated water is reused for irrigation across North and Central Sinai.
Work on two major water conveyance routes stands at about 88% complete, set to irrigate 270,000 feddans under the North Sinai development programme. Additionally, 24 intake points along the Sheikh Jaber Canal aim to serve 125,000 feddans in Rabaa and Bir El-Abd, with 21 completed and the rest nearing finalization amid trial operations and electrification.
The ministry has established 16 integrated development clusters in North and South Sinai, featuring groundwater wells, farmland, housing units, and essential services. It also implemented 561 flood protection projects, including dams, barriers, channels, and artificial lakes, to protect infrastructure, capture rainwater, and recharge aquifers.