28-05-2025
Al-Sudani affirms adoption of Modern Designs for New Sadr City and Ensures Timely Implementation
Baghdad-INA
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched today, Wednesday, the construction work of the New Sadr City project.
The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA),'Al-Sudani stressed the importance of commencing infrastructure works in New Sadr City, including sanitation networks, potable water systems, roads, electrical grids, and telecommunications for 60,000 housing units, he commended the efforts of all parties involved—Baghdad Municipality, the local government, Baghdad Governorate, members of the Higher Committee for Sadr City, and the follow-up team at the Prime Minister's Office—for overcoming challenges to reach this phase.'
The Prime Minister highlighted,' the new economic model being applied—unprecedented in Iraq—where the government first undertakes infrastructure development, followed by the private sector stepping in as a key partner to construct the residential areas according to the set plans, he affirmed that the project integrates the old city with the new one, to address the randomly expanded suburbs, which suffer from substandard services the city also holds deep symbolic significance as it bears the name of the two martyr Sadr figures.'
New Sadr City spans approximately 4,000 dunams, located between the Al-Maamel area and the outskirts of the current Sadr City. The project is based on a modern urban planning philosophy and includes 60,000 housing units with diverse designs and sizes, in addition to comprehensive public services. The city will be divided into 3 sectors, 12 districts, and 52 neighborhoods, with a fully integrated commercial and service center at its core.
On April 22, 2025, the infrastructure, roads, and related works contract for an area covering 11,000 housing units—including the main road base layers—was awarded to a Chinese company under a 1,200-day contract. This marks the first phase of the project.
Key Highlights from the Prime Minister's Remarks:
All economic activities and services have been accounted for, and many initial obstacles have been overcome.
There has been a misunderstanding of the project—some assumed it involved the demolition of residential neighborhoods—but implementation is now underway, with the selected Chinese company present on-site, chosen through rigorous criteria.
Execution of the project will adhere to high standards, established specifications, and approved designs, ensuring maximum speed.
Technical departments and resident engineers are instructed to be present and fully prepared to support implementation without delays.
The project integrates the old city with the new one.
The designs aim to create connected, urban areas with high-quality services.
Addressing the housing crisis is a top priority for the government, being tackled through multiple channels.
Launching residential complexes in Baghdad and other provinces is part of the plan to overcome the housing crisis. Work has begun on 8 of the 16 planned cities approved in the government program.
The government's approach to informal housing is to offer viable alternatives to citizens who were forced to live in such conditions.
