Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Assem El Gazzar announced that works on 15 42-story coastal towers in New Alamein are in full swing, where one tower is being finalized, Invest-Gate reports.

This came during a site tour, where El Gazzar followed up on the work progress at all towers. The minister also revealed that construction works started on three towers as part of the second phase which includes ten other towers.

Speaking on combating the novel coronavirus, El Gazzar checked on the precautions taken at work sites, offices, and workers’ accommodation, noting that potable water and sewage companies will help in sites’ sterilization processes on a regular basis.

In April, the minister noted that the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) is currently investing EGP 55 bn in a number of under-construction national projects including new cities.