Integrated Infrastructure Development Programme for Unplanned Areas – Egypt

HS Group is contributing to the implementation and supervision of an integrated development programme targeting unplanned areas across Egypt. The programme encompasses a comprehensive package of infrastructure and public service projects, including the rehabilitation and upgrading of drinking water and wastewater networks, healthcare facilities, and internal roads and streets, aiming to improve living conditions and promote sustainable urban development in the targeted communities. As part of its engineering supervision and quality assurance activities, the programme utilizes advanced inspection technologies, including CCTV pipeline inspection robots, to assess the internal condition of wastewater networks, verify construction quality, and identify defects, cracks, misalignments, and leaks that could affect network performance before final handover. Recent activities have also included regular site visits, workshops, and community meetings, alongside the proposal of four additional development projects in Cairo and Giza, making use of savings resulting from foreign exchange rate differences to maximize the programme’s development impact and the utilization of available funding. The programme is implemented in partnership with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) and the French Development Agency (AFD), with funding from the European Union, supporting Egypt’s efforts to upgrade unplanned areas and strengthen sustainable urban development.