Project Description

The “Flood Drainage Channels – Al-Tajali Al-A’zam” project in Saint Catherine, South Sinai, Egypt, is supervised by the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities and the Sinai Development Authority. The project aims to protect the city and national projects from flash flood hazards, providing a safe environment for residents and visitors by improving infrastructure and establishing concrete channels and open tunnels to harvest and reuse rainwater for agricultural purposes.

Scope of Work

• Pipeline & Drainage Network: Installation of reinforced concrete (RC) pipes with a total length of 5,350 meters, consisting of:
  • 1,000 mm diameter pipes spanning 1,750 meters.
  • 2,000 mm diameter pipes spanning 3,600 meters.
• Earthworks & Foundations: Excavation works, graded foundation preparation, mechanical leveling, and pipe installation using cranes.
• Concrete & Chambers: Construction and casting of collection chambers, alongside pouring 2,500 cubic meters of reinforced concrete.
• Protection & Insulation: Execution of comprehensive insulation and road protection works.
• Stormwater Drains & Open Tunnels: Construction of concrete drains and open tunnels (6 km long, 1.2 m wide) to direct rainwater into public reservoirs.
• Location: Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt