Gara Djebilet megaproject: Algeria's South-South water transfer engineering studies near completion
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Engineering studies for Algeria's 1,400 km South-South water transfer project, designed to link Timimoun to Tindouf and supply the Gara Djebilet mining complex, are entering their final phase. This project is crucial for water security and industrialization in Algeria's Southwest. The engineering firm announced that the final phase, which includes topographic surveys, geotechnical soil investigations, and detailed study development, is 70% complete. Farid Djilali, director of the engineering firm, stated that the first two phases, involving data collection, solution identification, and technical option definition, are finished, and the project is on schedule. The studies are expected to conclude by the end of August, paving the way for administrative and technical procedures before construction begins. The main pipeline will span 1,300 to 1,400 kilometers, making it one of the country's longest water transfer conduits, complemented by a 600 km secondary network. The route originates from Ihraran in Ougrout Timimoun wilaya, crosses Béni Abbès and Béchar wilayas, and reaches Tindouf and the Gara Djebilet region. Three pumping stations will be built in Béni Abbès to maintain hydraulic pressure. This water transfer is vital for the Gara Djebilet iron ore deposit, which holds over 3.5 billion tons of iron ore. The project, set to launch in 2025, aims to reinforce drinking water supply for local populations, support agricultural development, and meet the substantial water needs of
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