The head of the Matrouh City Council, Major General Mohamed Sahsah, stressed that the city is currently witnessing a comprehensive development boom aimed at developing infrastructure and raising the efficiency of services in line with the directives of the political leadership and the state’s plan for comprehensive development in the northern coast, under the directives of Major General Khaled Shuaib, Governor of Matrouh.
President of Matrouh City: We work day and night to serve citizens under the direction of the governor
In a special dialogue for “Cairo 24”, the President of the Council revealed the details of the most important current projects and daily campaigns to confront violations, removal and organization efforts, and the Matrouh development plan during the next year.
And to the text of the dialogue ..
Q: What are the most prominent projects implemented by the Matrouh City Council?
A: We are currently implementing a group of biomedical development projects that include the development and paving of the main and branch roads, the expansion of water and sanitation networks, as well as the construction of new gardens and service areas to keep pace with the population and tourism growth witnessed in the city.
Q: Are there future projects on the road?
A: Yes, we have a plan to launch a number of new projects during the coming period, the most prominent of which are projects related to digital transformation in services and housing projects for citizens, in addition to raising the efficiency of facilities in the disadvantaged areas.
Q: What is the volume of funding available for these projects? Are there partnerships?
A: Good financing was provided by the governorate.
Q: How are the priorities for implementing projects?
A: We work according to a studied vision that takes into account the actual needs of citizens, adopts the priorities of projects on field studies, and we are also keen on a fair distribution of projects between all neighborhoods and regions without discrimination.
Q: What about the achievement rates in the infrastructure?
A: Achievement rates are proceeding with reassuring, as we have finished a large percentage of roads and sewage work, and we are currently working to expand and modernize water networks in a number of vital areas.
Q: What are the most prominent campaigns carried out by the council?
A: We recently launched several intensive campaigns in the field of public hygiene, which included raising waste from the main and subsidiary streets, as well as beauty and afforestation to give a civilized appearance appropriate to the city.
Q: What about facing encroachments?
A: There are ongoing campaigns to confront encroachments on state lands and construction violations, and we implement this in coordination with all competent authorities, and we confirm that we do not comply with the application of the law.
Q: How do you prepare for tourist seasons?
A: We start preparing early by raising the efficiency of services, increasing work teams, and implementing intensive control campaigns on markets and tourist and food facilities to ensure the quality of services provided to visitors.
Q: What are the results of these campaigns?
A: We have achieved concrete results, as we removed many random markets and building waste, which helped improve traffic and general hygiene in a number of regions.
Q: Is there coordination with other parties during the campaigns?
A: Yes, coordination is carried out at the highest level with security and catering directorates and all executive bodies to ensure full discipline in implementation and law application.
Q: How many records of violations have been edited and what are the most common?
A: A large number of records have been edited this year, most notably construction violations, works, and encroachments on the main road, and construction violations remain the most common.
Q: What is the method of dealing with these violations?
A: We confront it with decisiveness through immediate removal with taking the necessary legal measures against violators, and we aim to impose the prestige of the state and preserve public facilities.
Q: Are there cases that are legalized?
A: Yes, in some cases where the law is allowed to legalize after a careful review of the competent committees, and with strict conditions that ensure the preservation of the public interest.
Q: Is citizens involved in censorship?
A: Of course, we encourage citizens to report any violation, and we allocated electronic channels and applications to receive complaints to ensure the speed of response and movement.
Q: What is the size of the occupations removed this year?
A: A large number of occupations that hinder the movement of citizens and affect the general appearance, whether in the streets or vital and tourist areas.
Q: How do you prevent occupations?
A: We have a clear plan for continuous follow -up that includes daily traffic and tightening penalties, as well as sudden campaigns to ensure that no return.
Q: Are citizens respond to campaigns?
A: Yes, there is a great response, especially when the goal is explained from the campaigns, and we are always keen on prior communicating with shop owners and citizens to ensure full cooperation.
Q: Are the removals take place in a legal manner?
A: We are fully committed to the law and are keen to implement the removal in a civilized manner, with the issuance of prior warnings and a legal deadline for violators.
Q: What is the strategic vision of the development of Matrouh?
A: We have a comprehensive vision next year based on infrastructure development, investment support, tourism promotion, and improvement of the quality of services provided to the citizen.
Q: What about health and educational services?
A: We attach this file to the utmost importance and work in coordination with the relevant ministries to develop hospitals and schools, and support health and educational cadres.
Q: Is young people involved in development?
A: Yes, we share the youth of Matrouh in all stages of planning and implementation through community meetings and youth initiatives and listening to their ideas.
Q: How do you encourage investment and provide job opportunities?
A: We focus on attracting investments by creating an encouraging economic environment and providing facilities for investors, which contributes to creating real job opportunities for the children of Matrouh.
