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Algeria Nears Completion of Key Hydraulic Projects to Boost Water Security
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Algeria Nears Completion of Key Hydraulic Projects to Boost Water Security

From El Watan · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Algeria is nearing the completion of several major hydraulic projects, including dams in Tizi Ouzou, El Tarf, Khenchela, and Annaba.
  • These projects aim to increase water resource mobilization and strengthen national water security.
  • The Ministry of Hydraulics is urging accelerated project completion to benefit citizens and economic development, particularly in agricultural irrigation.

Algeria's hydraulic sector is on the cusp of inaugurating several significant projects, with dams in Souk Tleta, Sidi Khelifa, Boukhroufa, Oued Lazreg, and Bouhdid nearing completion. These infrastructure developments are poised to significantly enhance the nation's capacity to manage water resources and bolster overall water security.

These projects are capable of strengthening water resource mobilization capacities and consolidating water security at the national level.

— Ministry of HydraulicsStatement following a meeting on project follow-up.

During a working session on June 8, the Director General of the National Agency for Dams and Water Transfers (ANBT) briefed the Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, on the progress of projects under both the ANBT and the National Office of Irrigation and Drainage (ONID). The minister stressed the urgency of accelerating the completion of irrigation and dam projects, emphasizing the need for prompt commissioning of facilities that have reached their final stages.

accelerate the pace of realization of irrigation and dam projects and to put into service, as soon as possible, the installations that have reached their final phase.

— Minister of HydraulicsDuring a working session on project follow-up.

He further highlighted the importance of optimizing investments for the benefit of both citizens and economic growth. The minister also underscored the critical role of expanding irrigated areas in fostering agricultural development and strengthening food security. The ONID reported 39 development operations, with 14 in the study phase and 15 currently under construction, alongside rehabilitation and renewal projects.

optimal exploitation of investments made for the benefit of citizens and economic development.

— Minister of HydraulicsEmphasizing the need for efficient use of resources.

Of the 23 ongoing development operations managed by ONID, seven are over 80% complete, and tenders have been launched for 12 others. The ANBT is overseeing 163 state-funded operations and three funded by the National Investment Fund. The expansion of irrigated land is seen as key to boosting agricultural activity and ensuring national food security.

extension of irrigated areas, given their key role in the development of agricultural activity and the strengthening of food security.

— Minister of HydraulicsHighlighting the importance of agricultural infrastructure.
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Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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