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Tunisia: Major Public Projects Revived, Priority Given to Sidi Bou Saïd and University Infrastructure

From La Presse · (5d ago) French Positive tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tunisia's government has prioritized and accelerated several major public projects, including coastal protection and university infrastructure.
  • Urgent studies and multisectoral interventions will commence for the protection of Sidi Bou Saïd against landslides.
  • Rehabilitation projects for the Faculty of Sciences, INSAT, and the Faculty of Medicine in Tunis, with an estimated cost of 45 million dinars, were also approved.

Tunisia is demonstrating a renewed commitment to its infrastructure development, with the government announcing the immediate acceleration of several key public projects. A high-level commission, chaired by the Head of Government Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, has prioritized initiatives crucial for both national heritage and the future of its youth.

The protection of the iconic Sidi Bou Saïd plateau against landslides has been declared a national priority. The decision to allocate the project to a multidisciplinary study bureau signifies a serious approach to addressing the geological and hydrological complexities of the site. This move is not only about safeguarding residents and their property but also about preserving a vital cultural and tourist landmark, aligning with presidential directives to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.

We will see how Maxi Silvera continues, but with the peace of mind that there is no injury.

— Club sourcesRegarding Maxi Silvera's condition after medical tests.

Furthermore, the government is investing significantly in higher education, with plans to rehabilitate key university facilities in Tunis. The Faculty of Sciences, INSAT, and the Faculty of Medicine are set to undergo extensive renovations, estimated at 45 million dinars. This focus on academic infrastructure underscores Tunisia's dedication to providing a conducive learning environment and fostering research, recognizing that a strong educational foundation is paramount for the nation's progress and global competitiveness.

I am very happy, with great joy too. I was looking forward to this moment, to play a Copa Libertadores with Nacional. When the injury happened, one of my regrets was not being able to make it to the debut in Chile, which was what I was aiming for, but hey, I also had patience because that was part of the recovery. Luckily it happened today here at the Gran Parque Central, with our people. I am very happy about that and we got the victory, which was more than important.

— Maxi SilveraSpeaking after the Copa Libertadores match against Deportes Tolima, reflecting on his return from injury.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.