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Minister of Housing Follows Up on Service Projects and "Housing for All Egyptians" Developments in New October City

Eng. Randa Al-Minshawi, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, reviewed the execution status of development projects and operational portfolios in New October City. This comes as part of the ministry’s field strategy to boost productivity in new cities, enhance aesthetic standards, and elevate services provided to citizens.

Egyptian Housing: Accelerating Execution of 100,000 Housing Units in West Airport Area

The Minister reviewed a detailed report highlighting construction progress in the presidential initiative "Housing for All Egyptians" in the West Airport area, which encompasses approximately 100,000 housing units currently under construction or planned, alongside infrastructure and utilities networks. The Minister instructed an increase in site labor, strict adherence to technical standards, and compliance with delivery schedules.

Strategic Environmental Project: Waste Processing and Recycling System for West Cairo Cities

The report outlined the rollout of an integrated solid waste management and transfer system spanning 70 feddans, designed to serve West Cairo cities (6th of October, New October, October Gardens, and Sheikh Zayed). The project comprises:

40 Feddans: Designated for a safe sanitary landfill.

30 Feddans: Allocated for an integrated waste processing, recycling, and Alternative Fuel (RDF) production facility.

This system aims to recycle 80% of total waste while reducing landfilled waste to just 20%, thereby minimizing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

Upgrading Sector (B) in Zahraa New October & Enforcing Strict Maintenance Controls

The report addressed cleanliness, landscaping, and site coordination enhancements in Sector (B) of the Zahraa New October area. It emphasized holding contracting companies strictly accountable for routine maintenance and green area upkeep, with zero tolerance for deficiencies affecting the city's appearance.

Citizen Services and Regulatory Campaigns in Coordination with Urban Development Police

The report covered outcomes from an extensive meeting held by Eng. Ahmed Helmy Ali, Head of the New October City Development Authority, to discuss immediate resolution mechanisms for resident complaints. The Citizen Services Department was instructed to provide swift responses within set timelines. Furthermore, ongoing joint security campaigns with the Urban Development Police were reaffirmed to curb infringements and unauthorized street uses.

Qualifying for ISO 9001 Certification to Boost Quality and Governance

The New October City Development Authority has commenced qualification procedures to earn the international quality management certification "ISO 9001." This initiative aims to elevate institutional performance, shorten service delivery times for residents and investors, provide technical support, and train personnel on governance and transparency standards.