{"id":34879,"date":"2026-06-08T09:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/?page_id=34879"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:43:55","slug":"reservoirs-sector-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?page_id=34879&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Reservoirs Sector Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMinistry Activities
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\nGrand Barrages and Reservoirs Sector
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\nA strategic sector responsible for the construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of major water structures, ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the water management and distribution system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_hero_image{padding:0px !important;}”]

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\nRole of the Grand Barrages and Reservoirs Sector
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\nThe sector manages and develops major water structures along the Nile River, its two branches, main canals, and Rayahs, supporting the stability of the water system, improving operational efficiency, and preserving vital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Barrages Construction<\/h3>

\nConstruction of new barrages and their associated facilities, including navigation locks and bridges.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Operation & Maintenance<\/h3>

\nOperation and maintenance of water structures to ensure continuous and efficient performance.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Rehabilitation & Upgrading<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation of existing barrages and structures and upgrading their structural and electromechanical components.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Operation Systems Development<\/h3>

\nModernization of barrage, navigation lock, and bridge operation systems and improving electrical operational efficiency.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_stats{padding-top:45px !important;padding-bottom:45px !important;background:linear-gradient(rgba(23,63,103,.96),rgba(23,63,103,.96)) !important;}”][vc_column]

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\nThe Sector in Numbers
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Major Barrages and Water Structures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Barrages Recently Studied, Rehabilitated, and Upgraded<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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New Barrages Under Construction<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_major{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column]

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\nKey Works and Projects
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\nConstruction, rehabilitation, and development of major water structures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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New Dayrout Barrages<\/h3>

\nConstruction of the New Dayrout Barrages Group to improve the water distribution and irrigation system in Upper Egypt.<\/p>\n

\nCompletion Rate: 99%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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New Bahr Moise Barrage<\/h3>

\nConstruction of the New Bahr Moise Barrage as part of projects to develop water structures and improve the efficiency of the irrigation system.<\/p>\n

\nCompletion Rate: 25%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Esna Spillway Upgrade<\/h3>

\nModernization of the Esna Spillway gate operating systems and improvement of the control and operation system.<\/p>\n

\nCompletion Rate: 67%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Ed\ufb01na Barrage and Navigation Lock<\/h3>

\nContinuation of rehabilitation and upgrading works for the Ed\ufb01na Barrage and Navigation Lock in Beheira Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Fum El-Tawfiki and Menoufi Barrages<\/h3>

\nElectromechanical maintenance works to improve operational efficiency and ensure continuity of operation.<\/p>\n

\nCompletion Rate: 95%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Damietta Weir and Spillway<\/h3>

\nUpdating operation system data and rehabilitating the components associated with the structure.<\/p>\n

\nCompletion Rate: 99%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_technology{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:#F7F9FA !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

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\nTechnology and Innovation in Structure Management
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\nThe sector utilizes modern technologies to survey and document hydraulic structures and improve the efficiency of monitoring and maintenance activities.<\/p>\n

\nOne of the key applications is the use of 3D laser scanning technology to develop a comprehensive knowledge base for hydraulic structures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner gap=”15px”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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3D Laser Scanning<\/h3>

\nUsing 3D laser scanning technologies to survey and study hydraulic structures.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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Knowledge Database<\/h3>

\nBuilding a knowledge base to support maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation decisions.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_maintenance{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column]

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\nIntegrated Maintenance and Structure Preservation System
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Gates<\/h3>

\nGate inspection and maintenance.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″]

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Cranes<\/h3>

\nUpgrading operational equipment.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″]

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Structures<\/h3>

\nInspection, rehabilitation, and structural reinforcement.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″]

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Underwater Inspection<\/h3>

\nImaging and inspection of submerged components.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″]

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Safety<\/h3>

\nMonitoring occupational safety procedures.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_environment{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:#173F67 !important;}”][vc_column]

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\nEnvironmental Dimension of Projects
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\nImplementation through an integrated environmental monitoring, protection, and safety framework<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Groundwater<\/h3>

\nMonitoring groundwater levels as part of the environmental studies for projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Air Quality<\/h3>

\nMonitoring air quality as part of environmental monitoring activities.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Noise & Vibrations<\/h3>

\nMonitoring noise and vibration levels and their impacts during implementation.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Occupational Safety<\/h3>

\nEnsuring a safe working environment and providing training on occupational safety procedures.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_projects_list{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column]

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\nRehabilitation and Upgrading Projects
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\nOngoing works to maintain the efficiency of major water structures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Fum Tanta Navigation Barrage<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation and upgrading of the Fum Tanta Navigation Barrage in Menoufia Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Abu El-Sheqouq Weir and Spillway<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation and upgrading of the barrage and the Balida Bridge deck in Giza Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Beltag, Basyoun, and Samoul Barrages<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation and upgrading works for a number of barrages in Gharbia Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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El-Safiya Weir<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation works in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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El-Atf and Mit Barrah Weirs<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation and upgrading works in Menoufia Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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El-Bostan Weir<\/h3>

\nRehabilitation of the weir located on the Nubariya Canal in Beheira Governorate.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_reservoir_future{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background:linear-gradient(rgba(7,114,206,.94),rgba(23,63,103,.96)) !important;}”][vc_column]

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Efficiency<\/h3>

\nImproving operational efficiency and water management.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Safety<\/h3>

\nProtecting the safety of structures and personnel.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Sustainability<\/h3>

\nSupporting the sustainability of the water resources system.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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