Major General Ashraf Attia, Governor of Aswan, assigned Assistant Secretary General Major General Ayman Reda to head a technical and field committee that includes consultants and specialists from the Faculty of Engineering at ASWAN University and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to examine the problem of high groundwater levels in the villages of Al-Jaafara and Al-Qaftia in Daraw Center.
This is within the framework of serious endeavor to interact with public issues and demands, and in the presence of officials of the executive authorities from the National Authority, the Drinking Water, Sanitation and Housing Company, and the head of the local unit of the center and city of Daraw.
AASTMT helps the people of Aswan
Governor Ashraf Attia has appointed a technical committee, led by Assistant General Secretary Major General Ayman Reda, to investigate water accumulation issues in Al-Khor and Al-Shatb Qebli areas in Daraw. The committee, consisting of experts from the Faculty of Engineering and AASTMT, along with officials from various authorities, is focusing on an urgent solution. Water suction vehicles have been deployed to drain accumulated water around social housing buildings, and the committee aims to review, clean, and unclog sewage networks within three days. Additionally, the committee recommends the rapid maintenance and operation of four inactive wells to address groundwater concerns. The detailed report, including causes and solutions, will be presented to the governor for comprehensive implementation.
Examining the groundwater problem in the villages of Al-Jaafra and Al-Qaftiya in Aswan with AAST
Governor Ashraf Attia of Aswan convened with members of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and community leaders from Nasr Al-Nuba and Al-Ja'afra villages. During the meeting, the governor decided to form a high-level scientific committee to evaluate a citizen's proposal for an alternative pipeline to transfer treated water from the Blana Triple Treatment Plant. The committee, comprising experts from the Faculty of Engineering at Aswan University and the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, aims to ensure the safety of citizens and protect against potential catastrophes. Governor Attia emphasized the urgency, highlighting the risk of collapse of earth bridges that could lead to a serious threat to lives, properties, homes, and crops in over 7 villages in Nasr Al-Nuba.The governor also emphasized the importance of the Blana Treatment Plant, costing over 187 million Egyptian pounds, and its readiness to produce pure water under the supervision of regulatory entities for citizens' health and safety.
Residents of social housing buildings in Al-Khawr, Daraw, Aswan, have faced a prolonged crisis of rising sewage and groundwater for over a decade. Governor Ashraf Attia appointed a technical committee, led by Major General Ayman Reda, to investigate the issue. The committee, comprising experts from the Faculty of Engineering and the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, along with representatives from relevant authorities, initiated an urgent solution. Water suction trucks were deployed to pump out accumulated water in sewage chambers and surroundings. The committee plans to review, clean, and clear sewer networks, completing the process in three days and providing covers. Additionally, the committee recommended the maintenance and operation of four dysfunctional wells to mitigate groundwater impact. Once the detailed report is complete, including reasons and engineering solutions, it will be presented to the governor for executive action to address the citizens' demands, addressing difficulties in movement and potential structural risks and environmental concerns caused by stagnant water.
The Aswan Governor, Ashraf Atiya, has formed a technical committee to develop a plan for an integrated open museum project in Abu Hor village, Nasr Al-Nuba. The project aims to create a new tourist destination with ecological and Nubian-style elements, including a heritage center, cafeteria, recreational areas, and green spaces. The governor emphasized the importance of preserving nearby archaeological sites and improving their readiness for an expected increase in tourism. The project, described as smart and environmentally friendly, will prioritize local investors. During a field tour, the governor emphasized the need for infrastructure development, including roads, water, sewage, electricity, and communications, in addition to creating a secure campus for the area.