Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and his accompanying delegation inspected the 'New Marina Coastal Road Tunnel' project during a tour on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, of a number of development and urban projects in Marina Tourist Resort and New Alamein City. The project is being implemented by the Touristic Villages Authority, affiliated with the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities.
At the outset of the visit, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa el-Menshawy said the project is designed to connect Marina's northern lakes with the southern lakes of New Marina through the construction of a water tunnel. The project aims to improve water quality and prevent stagnation in the southern lakes, which will support tourism and recreational activities in New Marina while enhancing the investment appeal and aesthetic value of Marina Tourist Resort.
The minister stressed the importance of maintaining close and continuous on-site monitoring of implementation rates across all projects, alongside intensified inspection tours to ensure adherence to established timelines. She said this approach would help deliver projects to the highest quality standards and support the ongoing urban and tourism development of Marina and New Alamein City.
During the tour, the prime minister was briefed on the project by Ahmed Moustafa, Head of the Touristic Villages Authority. He explained that the water tunnel is 16 meters wide and approximately 650 meters long, and is designed to improve water circulation and establish hydraulic connectivity between the water bodies, positively impacting the aquatic environment while enhancing the area's operational efficiency.
An AI-generated presentation showcasing the project was also displayed, illustrating a number of launches and boats passing through the tunnel. From a designated observation point, the prime minister reviewed the tunnel lining works. Moustafa said the project includes the construction of deep foundations using 655 reinforced concrete piles, each measuring 1.5 meters in diameter and 42 to 48 meters in length, to ensure the tunnel's structural stability and its ability to withstand various loads in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards.
He added that implementation of the project began in April 2025, with full completion expected by the end of this year.