The project worth USD100 million has been developed by the joint venture (JV) comprised of the global provider of water management and alternative energy solutions, Metito, and Egypt’s leading engineering, construction and infrastructure company, Hassan Allam Construction, under the supervision of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority. The JV scope of work for this flagship project includes the engineering, construction, operations (EC&O), commissioning and operation and maintenance (O&M) for a period of five years.

Al Mahsamma is part of Egypt’s progressive and multipronged approach to ensure the country’s water security through wastewater treatment, desalination, and preservation of natural water resources. The plant’s daily capacity will contribute to the conservation of the natural ecology of the Al Temsah Lake, located west of the Suez Canal, which has been impacted by wastewater disposal.

Commenting on the inauguration of Al Mahsamma plant, Eng. Karim Madwar, Managing Director at Metito Africa said, “Metito is honored to play its part in this world-class mega national project located in the highly strategic east of the Suez Canal area. In this project, we make use of the latest technologies for the treatment of agricultural drainage to produce suitable water for irrigation and land reclamation, following the highest quality standard and specs set by the Egyptian government.”

Madwar also highlighted Metito’s commitment to utilise state-of-the-art technology and systems across its projects and in the various stages of water treatment, coupled with the integration of advanced digital and information technology. The IT system used aims to monitor the effectiveness of the site operations and to ensure the quality of water remains compliant with industry standard and client specifications. He said all Metito project sites are equipped with laboratories for on-site water analysis and quality testing.

“Al Mahsamma plant will significantly contribute to combating water scarcity in the country and will have a resounding impact on Egypt’s water security agenda, transforming the scope of wastewater treatment across Africa. We are extending our efforts to provide the latest solutions that solve water poverty, one of the major regional and global concerns,” said Hassan Allam, Chairman at Hassan Allam Construction.

The plant will contribute to the irrigation of 70,000 acres of land in the Sinai, as part of the government’s efforts to develop the region by creating sustainable urban communities and job opportunities in the area. The water is transferred to the plant from Ismailia irrigation drainage canal, located west of Suez Canal, using two individual pump stations crossing underneath the Suez Canal into Srabuim siphon. The water is further pumped through the plant’s pump station via eight vertical turbine type pumps - six working pumps and two on standby - with each pumping at a speed of 7000 m³/hr.