On Sunday, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh of the National Unity Government actively monitored the progress of several crucial development initiatives. He convened a meeting with key figures in charge of significant projects, including Mohamed Al-Mashai, Chairman of the Electricity Company’s Board of Directors, Rafiq Bolsin of the Water and Sanitation Company, and Mahmoud Ajaj, overseeing Housing and Utilities Projects. The gathering was also attended by representatives from the transportation project implementation agencies, Sami Al-Absh, and the development of administrative centers, Ibrahim Takita. Mohammed Ismail, the director of the Tripoli Public Services Company, was also present.
The primary focus of the meeting was to oversee the restart of work on the West Tripoli steam station installation project, which is being carried out by Hyundai. This project, with a production capacity of 1,400 megawatts, had been stalled since 2010. Additionally, the Water and Sanitation Company presented its plans for the upcoming winter season, highlighting the challenges that could impede its work.
During the meeting, the Transportation Projects Implementation Agency proposed a national program for sewage station rehabilitation, prioritizing it in the 2023 development plan. This program aims to establish priorities at the municipal level and emphasizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing sewage stations in Sebha and Ajdabiya, for which contractual and technical procedures have already been completed.
Prime Minister Dbeibeh stressed the necessity of joint efforts and close coordination between executive agencies and electricity, water, and sanitation companies to ensure project progress and on-time completion.
Al-Mashai explained that the implementing company had returned to the project, financial terms had been settled, and the scope of work agreed upon. Some units have been partially delivered and integrated into the public network.
Ajaj confirmed the advancement of the Third Ring Road project after overcoming technical and financial obstacles. He added that, at this stage, efforts need to be synchronized with the electricity and water companies.
Al-Absh provided an update on the maintenance and development of the Tawergha-Ras Ajdir coastal road, discussing the challenges arising from the involvement of electricity, water, and sanitation companies. He emphasized the necessity of collaborative actions to address these issues and ensure project progression.
Takita reported that work on the stadium and the development of Tripoli Sports City had commenced. He anticipated that the stadium would be ready by January of next year.