Alexandria East WWTP Extension and Upgrade ( capacity 800,000 m3/day )

Client

Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater (CAPW)

Our Role

Client’s Consultant

Main Consultant

Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater (CAPW)

Budget

EGP 10 billion

Capacity

800,000 m3/day

Location

Alexandria, Egypt

Project Date

November 2025

Project Description

The Alexandria East Wastewater Treatment Plant extension and upgrade is a major infrastructure project managed by Egypt’s Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater (CAPW), aimed at expanding the facility’s capacity from primary treatment to a full secondary treatment facility with an average capacity of 800,000 m³/day. With a total estimated budget of approximately €185 million (around 10.23 billion EGP) financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and EU grants, the project is designed to improve sanitation for over 1.5 million residents in East Alexandria. A key feature is the integration of advanced sludge treatment and biogas energy recovery systems, which will cover 60-80% of the plant’s power needs, contributing to both environmental protection of Lake Maryout and El Mex Bay and sustainable operations..

Scope of Work

The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Alexandria East WWTP covers daily the supervision of the operation, maintenance, and compliance of the following:

Daily Operations: Continuous monitoring and process control of all primary and new secondary treatment units.

Optimization of chemical dosing, aeration, and flow management.

Laboratory analysis and monitoring of influent and effluent quality to ensure permit compliance.

Operation of disinfection systems before discharge.

Maintenance: Implementation of comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.

Rapid response corrective maintenance and spare parts management.

Asset condition assessment and record keeping.

Sludge & Energy: Operation of new sludge digestion and dewatering facilities.

Management of biogas generation and energy recovery systems.

Safe disposal of screenings, grit, and dewatered sludge.

Compliance & Safety: Enforcement of strict health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols.

Detailed record-keeping and submission of compliance reports to the client and regulatory agencies.

Ensuring adequate staffing and ongoing operator training.

Hydro Services

Operation and Maintenance Supervision

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