Ports and airports in Algeria: extension projects under way (ministry communique)
According to Radio Algerienne, the Public Works ministry lists port and airport projects under way in several wilayas.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, a communique from the Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure lists extension, reinforcement, rehabilitation and maintenance projects for ports and airports in several wilayas. The port of Annaba, the port of Djen Djen and Tin Zaouatine airport are among those named. An international airport project at Zaghamra is planned under the 2027 programme.
Key points
- Communique of the Public Works ministry, reported by Radio Algerienne.
- Annaba phosphate port: extension works continue.
- Djen Djen port: studies continue for a quay with a depth of up to 20 metres.
- Tin Zaouatine airport: works are at their final stage.
- Zaghamra: preparations for an international airport under the 2027 programme.
What the communique says
According to Radio Algerienne, the Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure says the sector continues several port and airport projects in different wilayas. They are extension, reinforcement, rehabilitation and maintenance operations.
Port projects
According to Radio Algerienne, the communique names the following projects.
- Annaba: extension works at the phosphate port continue, notably at the mineral quay.
- Mostaganem: protection of the Sidi Lakhdar fishing port continues through the extension of the breakwaters.
- Jijel: technical studies for the extension of Djen Djen port continue. The project includes a quay with a depth of up to 20 metres.
- Dredging of port basins continues in several ports, including Béjaia, Zemmouri, Bouharoun, Khemisti, Gouraya, Salamandre, Béni Saf and Arzew.
- Completed: extension and reinforcement of the Casbah quay at Béjaïa port, and dredging at El Marsa, Beni Haoua and Sidi Lakhdar.
Airport projects
According to Radio Algerienne, works on the new Tin Zaouatine airport, in the wilaya of In Guezzam, are at their final stage. Preparations are under way to launch an international airport project in the Zaghamra region, wilaya of Béni Abbès, under the 2027 programme.
- Béjaïa: studies and preparations to extend the aircraft parking area.
- Tindouf, Constantine and Tlemcen: reinforcement works on runways or the aircraft parking area.
- In Guezzam: works on a new runway have reached their final stage.
- Completed: reinforcement of the Hassi Messaoud runway and a new runway at Bou Saâda.
Frequently asked questions
Which port projects does the Public Works ministry name?
According to Radio Algerienne, the communique names the extension of the Annaba phosphate port, protection of the Sidi Lakhdar fishing port and studies for the extension of Djen Djen port. It also mentions dredging in several ports.
What does the Djen Djen port extension project include?
According to Radio Algerienne, the project includes a quay with a depth of up to 20 metres. Technical studies continue.
Where does the Tin Zaouatine airport stand?
According to Radio Algerienne, works on this airport, in the wilaya of In Guezzam, are at their final stage. The main runway and the aircraft parking area are completed.
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