Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has announced a comprehensive plan to restore deteriorating buildings and protect Alexandria’s historic coastline, during a televised visit to the city, accompanied by Eng. Sherif El sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities and Governor Ahmed Khaled Hassan Said, Invest-Gate Reports.

Madbouly revealed that the government has already assigned the Arab Contractors Company to begin the urgent restoration of residential building facades along the Alexandria Corniche, following a direct directive from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The plan includes a fixed timeline and covers the development of architecturally significant districts, such as the stretch from Raml Station to the Qaitbay Citadel, inspired by Cairo’s downtown revitalization project.

The Prime Minister also addressed the ongoing risk posed by aging and structurally unsafe buildings. He noted that despite previous demolition orders issued for over 7,500 endangered properties, many have not been executed due to private ownership complications and the lack of alternative housing for residents.

To resolve this chronic issue, Madbouly announced a new initiative aimed at replacing all structurally unsafe buildings across Alexandria with safe, modern housing. The Ministry of Housing, in collaboration with the Alexandria Governorate, will soon present a full proposal. The redevelopment project is expected to include 55,000 new residential units, offering safe alternatives for families currently residing in condemned structures.

This effort, he emphasized, aligns with the broader presidential initiative to regenerate older urban areas, and will significantly enhance safety and urban living conditions across the city.

In parallel, Madbouly highlighted the state’s proactive measures to safeguard Alexandria’s coastline from rising sea levels. “Many wonder about the purpose of the sea barriers and ongoing Corniche work — these are critical defenses against the real threat of climate change,” he explained, adding that shoreline fortifications are now a national priority to protect the city from flooding and erosion.