Cairo: Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, followed up on the implementation status of the Julius Nyerere Dam and Power Station project for energy generation in the United Republic of Tanzania, which is being executed by the Egyptian consortium (Arab Contractors – Elsewedy Electric). This was discussed in a meeting held today, attended by Engineer Sherif El-Sharbeni, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Major General Mahmoud Nasar, Head of the Central Agency for Reconstruction, Engineer Ahmed El-Assar, Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company, Engineer Ahmed El-Sewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric, and Engineer Hiba Abu El-Ala, Vice Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Prime Minister confirmed that this meeting is part of the ongoing follow-up on the implementation of this massive developmental project, which has garnered the attention of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and his continuous directives to expedite its progr
ess and execute its various components and phases at the highest level.

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly noted that this project holds significant importance as it embodies the capabilities and potential of national Egyptian companies with their professional elements to undertake such major projects internationally, especially in Africa, thereby enhancing Egypt’s efforts to support developmental initiatives in African countries. He affirmed that the Egyptian consortium executing the project is making outstanding efforts, and Egypt is ready to participate in the implementation of any developmental projects in sister African nations.

The Prime Minister stated that, in light of the directives from His Excellency the President, an Egyptian government committee was formed to follow up on the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Dam and Power Station project in the United Republic of Tanzania. He pointed out that this committee has had a clear impact in driving work and maintaining commitment with the Tanzanian government. T
he continuous follow-up from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Housing, in accordance with the directives of His Excellency the President, reflects the Egyptian state’s support for this Tanzanian dream that they are honoured to implement together.

For his part, the Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities presented the latest developments regarding the implementation status of the Julius Nyerere Dam and Power Station project in Tanzania, covering various aspects and phases of the project, as well as the results of reports related to the periodic follow-up of the executed works, which include the construction of a main concrete dam, auxiliary dams, in addition to an electrical connection station, and several other components supporting electric power generation and flood risk protection.

The minister added that a contract has been signed with a specialised company to produce a documentary film about the Julius Nyerere Dam and Power Station project, showcasing what the consortium has accomplished in
this massive developmental project.

The Minister of Housing highlighted that there is coordination with the Tanzanian side regarding cooperation with the consortium on several other projects, as he recently met with the Tanzanian ambassador in Cairo to discuss cooperation opportunities in these projects, especially since the consortium’s companies have studied them and provided complete feasibility studies.

In turn, the Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company presented several indicators regarding the project’s implementation across its various components, which include a main concrete dam 1,036 metres long at the crest with seven water outlets, four supplementary dams to form a reservoir with a capacity of approximately 32.7 billion cubic metres, and two temporary dams in front of and behind the main dam for dewatering and rerouting the river during the execution of the main dam, an electrical connection station, and other preparations including the establishment of a residential complex, crushers and mix
ers, a spillway at the midpoint of the main dam, and an emergency spillway on the auxiliary dam No. 1, along with temporary and permanent roads serving the project area, as well as a 703-metre tunnel for rerouting river water and three tunnels with a total length of 1,550 metres for the passage of water needed for the power station, and a permanent concrete bridge and a temporary bridge over the Ruviji River, pointing out that the project is currently being prepared for the official opening.

For his part, Engineer Ahmed El-Sewedy expressed his gratitude to the Egyptian government for its continuous follow-up on the project’s implementation, affirming full cooperation with the Tanzanian side, whether in executing this project or other projects. He noted in this regard that Elsewedy Electric has implemented six factories in Tanzania that are currently producing and exporting to neighbouring countries, while at the same time highlighting that the upcoming period will witness significant cooperation with the Tan
zanian government, as a number of Egyptian investors are scheduled to visit Tanzania to explore a range of investment opportunities there.