Casablanca Accelerates Scrap Market Relocation to Industrial Zone
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Casablanca-Settat authorities are accelerating the relocation of the Al-Salmiya scrap market to an industrial zone in Mediouna province.
- A draft agreement for the industrial activities platform is set for approval in May, involving multiple government bodies and a local development company.
- Professionals in the scrap sector welcome the move, anticipating it will consolidate the industry and end uncertainty following the demolition of the old market.
Casablanca-Settat authorities are taking decisive action to relocate the well-known Al-Salmiya scrap market to a dedicated industrial zone in Mediouna province. This move is a significant step towards organizing and formalizing a crucial sector of the local economy. The authorities have prepared a draft agreement for an industrial activities platform, which is slated for approval in the upcoming May session. This initiative involves a comprehensive partnership between the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Wilaya of the Casablanca-Settat region, the provinces of Casablanca, Mediouna, and Moulay Rachid, as well as the Casablanca-Settat region council and the Casablanca commune council.
professionals are eagerly awaiting the establishment of this platform, which will end the sector's suffering in light of the decision to relocate the Salmiya market.
The establishment of this platform is a response to the long-standing demands of professionals in the used auto parts and scrap sector. Ibrahim Zriq, president of the Regional Federation of Importers and Sellers of Used Auto Parts in the Hay Hassani province, expressed the sector's eagerness for this development. He highlighted that the new industrial zone will not only consolidate professionals in a recognized area but also put an end to the period of apprehension they have experienced. This relocation is seen as a vital step to address the challenges faced by the sector, especially after the demolition of the old "Laferrière" market.
The establishment of this industrial zone will bring together professionals in a known point; moreover, it will put an end to the state of apprehension that actors in the sector have experienced during the past period.
Furthermore, professionals from the Dallas market in Hay Hassani are also calling for their inclusion in this new industrial platform, emphasizing the need for equitable opportunities. The space formerly occupied by the Al-Salmiya market is slated for a major redevelopment project, including the construction of a sports and health complex spanning approximately 120 hectares, situated near "Casa Tech Valley." This comprehensive urban planning initiative underscores the region's commitment to economic development and modernization, while also addressing the needs of its industrial and commercial sectors.
The provincial authorities must involve us so that we can also benefit from this industrial platform.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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