The Egyptian government and Aqualia have extended their agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Cairo for an additional four years, lasting until September 2029.
As the third-largest wastewater treatment facility in Africa by capacity, the Abu Rawash plant processes 1.6 million cubic meters of water daily and caters to over six million residents. This contract renewal enhances Aqualia’s footprint in Egypt and underscores its dedication to advancing sanitation services within the nation.
The original contract, established in 2017, encompassed the design, construction, and management of the WWTP in partnership with FCC Construcción and Orascom. It was awarded by the Egyptian Ministry of Urban Development as part of the national initiative to enhance water and sanitation infrastructure.
This extension acknowledges the high-quality service Aqualia has delivered since the plant commenced operations in 2022, ensuring the ongoing functionality of a vital infrastructure for public health and sustainable growth in the Cairo area.
The signing of this contract coincided with the visit of the Spanish Royals to Egypt, during which a Business Forum took place in Cairo. The event included participation from Aqualia’s CEO, Santiago Lafuente, and José Enrique Bofill, the company’s Director for Africa and Asia, who serves as Co-President of the Spain-Egypt Business Council.
Alongside Abu Rawash, Aqualia has undertaken several other significant projects in Egypt. The New Cairo WWTP, awarded in 2009 under a public-private partnership framework, is currently managed by Aqualia for a duration of 20 years. Additionally, the El Alamein desalination plant, initiated by the Ministry of Defense in 2016, has a treatment capacity of 150,000 m³/day and plays a crucial role in supporting the region’s expanding tourism sector by providing necessary water resources for its growth.
Through these projects, Aqualia is actively enhancing the quality of life in Egypt and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing innovative water and sanitation solutions.
Source: Aqualia
