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Hassan Allam Construction, Metito win contract to upgrade Alexandria West Wastewater Plant
Egypt - Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, in joint venture with Metito, has been awarded the contract to extend and upgrade the Alexandria West Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Alexandria, as per a press release. A vital component of the city's wastewater infrastructure, the Alexandria West plant serves millions of residents. The planned upgrade will enhance the plant's capacity and efficiency, addressing the region's rising wastewater treatment demands while supporting Egypt's national environmental and water sustainability goals. The project will convert the facility from primary to secondary treatment, introducing advanced sludge digestion and biogas generation systems. It also includes the refurbishment of existing structures and the construction of new treatment units. Once completed, the plant's capacity will increase to 600,000 cubic meters per day, enabling it to meet national effluent standards and strengthen environmental protection for nearby communities. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
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3 days ago
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Hassan Allam-Metito JV awarded Alexandria West WWTP expansion in Egypt
Egypt's Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, in joint venture with UAE's Metito has been awarded the Alexandria West Wastewater Treatment Plant – Extension & Upgrade Project. The project will increase the WWTP's capacity to 600,000 cubic metres per day (m3/day), Hassan Allam Holding said in a press statement. The plant's existing primary design capacity is 462,000 m³/day, according to data available on the website of Dorsch Gruppe, which prepared the feasibility study for the project. The scope involves upgrading the plant from primary to secondary treatment, incorporating advanced sludge digestion and biogas generation systems, refurbishing existing facilities, and constructing new treatment units. The statement didn't reveal cost or completion timelines. The project is financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) through a €120 million concessional loan with a €20 million grant from the European Union's (EU) Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP), according to a March 2024 statement by EU Neighbours South programme. (Writing by Marwa Abo Almajd; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
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26-05-2025
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Egypt: Hassan Allam Construction inks deal to rehabilitate Alexandria Raml Tram
Arab Finance: Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, has signed a contract to implement the infrastructure works for the Alexandria Raml Tram rehabilitation project, according to a press release. The rehabilitation project will be executed in a joint venture (JV) with The Arab Contractors, awarded by the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT). The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry. The agreement covers the rehabilitation of a 13.2-kilometer tram line, the development of a modern maintenance depot, and the building of elevated viaducts at key traffic intersections. This is in addition to improving 24 stations along the route. These enhancements are expected to cut journey times from 60 to 35 minutes by boosting operational speed from 11 to 21 kilometers per hour. The project will also decrease headways from nine minutes to three, tripling hourly capacity from 4,700 to 13,800 passengers in each direction. Furthermore, this upgrade will support smoother traffic flow, lower emissions, and promote environmental sustainability in the city. Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, said: 'Revitalizing the historic Raml Tram will not only improve urban mobility in Alexandria but also preserve a vital piece of the city's cultural identity. We are proud to play a role in delivering sustainable infrastructure that supports national development goals.' © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
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23-05-2025
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Hassan Allam-Arab Contractors JV wins Alexandria Raml Tram rehabilitation project
A joint venture between Egyptian construction firms Hassan Allam Construction and The Arab Contractors has been awarded a contract by the state-owned National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to carry out infrastructure works for the Alexandria Raml Tram Rehabilitation Project. A statement issued by Hassan Allam Construction said the scope of work includes the rehabilitation of a 13.2-kilometre tram line, among the oldest in Egypt; construction of a modern maintenance depot; the development of elevated viaducts at key traffic intersections, and the upgrade of 24 stations along the route. The project cost and timelines weren't disclosed but the statement said the enhancements will reduce journey times from 60 to 35 minutes by increasing operational speed from 11 km/h to 21 km/h, and decrease headways from nine minutes to just three, thereby tripling hourly capacity from 4,700 to 13,800 passengers in each direction. Hassan Allam's portfolio of projects in Egypt includes Cairo Metro Line 4, the Khor Helwan Bridge – part of High-Speed Rail Project, Bashteel Train Station and the Light Rail Transit system connecting 10th of Ramadan City to the New Administrative Capital. Regionally, the company is involved in Hafeet Rail – the first cross-country railway network in the Middle East connecting the UAE and Oman, and the Monorail project at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. (Writing by Majda Muhsen; Editing by Anoop Menon)
Zawya
23-05-2025
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Hassan Allam Construction Inks Landmark Contract to rehabilitate Alexandria Raml Tram in strategic joint venture
The rehabilitation project, executed in a joint venture with The Arab Contractors, will halve the tram's journey time and triple its passenger capacity Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, one of the largest engineering, construction, investment, and development companies in the Middle East and North Africa has signed a contract for the implementation of the infrastructure works for the Alexandria Raml Tram Rehabilitation Project in a joint venture with The Arab Contractors, awarded by the National Authority for Tunnels. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry. As one of the world's oldest electrified tram networks, the Alexandria Raml Tram holds immense cultural and historical value. Its comprehensive rehabilitation will transform it into a modern, efficient, and accessible mode of transport in line with Egypt's broader vision for environmentally friendly mass transit solutions that provide reliable and high-quality services. The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of a 13.2-kilometer tram line, the construction of a modern maintenance depot, the development of elevated viaducts at key traffic intersections, and the upgrade of 24 stations along the route. These enhancements are set to significantly reduce journey times from 60 to 35 minutes by increasing operational speed from 11 km/h to 21 km/h. The project will also decrease headways from nine minutes to just three, tripling hourly capacity from 4,700 to 13,800 passengers in each direction. In addition to improving the efficiency and reliability of Alexandria's public transport system, the upgraded tram will support smoother traffic flow, reduce emissions, and boost environmental sustainability in the city. Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, said: 'This project represents a significant milestone in the modernization of Egypt's public transportation infrastructure. Revitalizing the historic Raml Tram will not only improve urban mobility in Alexandria but also preserve a vital piece of the city's cultural identity. We are proud to play a role in delivering sustainable infrastructure that supports national development goals.' Hassan Allam Holding is transforming transportation across the Middle East. Its critical transport infrastructure modernization projects in Egypt include Cairo Metro Line 4, the Khor Helwan Bridge – part of Egypt's High-Speed Rail Project, Upper Egypt's Bashteel Train Station – the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, and the Light Rail Transit system connecting 10th of Ramadan City to the New Administrative Capital. Regionally, the company is leading groundbreaking initiatives like Hafeet Rail – the first cross-country railway network in the Middle East connecting the UAE and Oman. In addition, it is executing civil works on the Monorail project at the prestigious King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a portfolio spanning railways, metro stations, roads, bridges, and ports, Hassan Allam Holding is driving connectivity, tourism, and economic growth. About Hassan Allam Holding Hassan Allam Holding is one of the largest companies in Egypt and the MENA region, with 90 years of experience in the engineering, construction, and infrastructure sectors. The group operates in diverse sectors, including infrastructure, energy, water, industry, logistics, petrochemicals, and complex large-scale projects in Egypt and the MENA region. The founders of Hassan Allam Holding commenced operations in 1936, making it the oldest construction franchise in the MENA region, with a solid reputation, superior technical capabilities, and a diversified portfolio. With a legacy of identifying and investing in attractive infrastructure projects, the globally expanded group has a current backlog exceeding USD 6 billion. The group is listed among the Engineering News-Record (ENR) top 250 global contractors.
