Housing Minister Reviews Urban Expansion and Services Projects in New Mansoura City
As part of the state’s effort to achieve integrated urban expansion and build modern, sustainable communities, Eng. Randa Al-Minshawi, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, reviewed a detailed report outlining the executive status of residential, service, and infrastructure projects in New Mansoura City.
The Minister emphasized that New Mansoura represents one of the fourth-generation cities distinguished by its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast. She reiterated the Ministry's commitment to completing all developmental components, adhering to project timelines, raising service efficiency, and creating an attractive investment environment in the region.
25.8k Housing Units and Residential Sector Developments
The report noted that the total number of housing units in Phase 1 and Phase 2 stands at 25,863 units. Construction has been completed for 18,599 units, 14,331 units have been delivered, and 7,264 units are currently under construction. Ongoing construction includes:
"JANNA Egypt" Project: 29 buildings in Phase 1 and 244 buildings in Phase 2.
"Sakan Egypt" Project: 44 buildings comprising 1,056 units in Phase 2.
Villas Project: 136 units currently under construction in Phase 1.
Integrated System for Educational, Religious, and Medical Services
The city is witnessing a operational boost in public services, with 5 mosques and 4 schools currently operational, 5 nurseries allocated to the private sector, and a fully equipped medical center handed over to the Ministry of Health.
Urban expansion efforts continue through:
Constructing an additional mosque, a private school, and the remaining nurseries.
Allocating land to the Educational Buildings Authority for a public school complex.
Constructing a church and allocating two land plots for two additional churches.
Allocating 7 land plots for various medical activities.
Banking Facilities and Commercial & Recreational Options
To meet daily resident needs, National Bank of Egypt (NBE) branch, Real Estate Registry offices, and a gas station with full services are operational, while preparations are underway to launch Banque Misr, Housing & Development Bank, postal, and ambulance facilities.
On the commercial and recreational front:
5 private beaches and 1 public beach are operational, alongside allocated cafeterias and container kiosks along the cornice.
59 out of 63 commercial shops in Phase 1 are operational, with 7 new commercial markets (comprising 80 shops) under construction.
Breakthroughs in Water, Sanitation, and Electricity Projects
The report highlighted the operation of Phase 1 of the seawater desalination plant with a capacity of 40,000 m³/day (out of a target capacity of 160,000 m³/day), with Phase 2 set for tender soon. Ground desalination plants at the cornice and university are also operational.
In other infrastructure sectors:
Sanitation: Construction of the tertiary treatment plant (40,000 m³/day) and industrial wastewater plant in Gamasa, alongside the operation of a compact treatment plant.
Utilities & Networks: Ongoing installation of water, sewage, electricity, and telecommunication networks for Phase 2, along with a 7.75 km force main pipeline.
Electricity: Completion of a 500 MVA power transformer station in Phase 1 (operational capacity of 300 MVA).
Driving Investment and Economic Diversification
The report concluded by highlighting the allocation of 18 investment land plots for diverse uses (commercial, administrative, hotel, and entertainment-hotel), supporting local economic diversity and creating promising investment opportunities across the region.
